Manderson-White Horse Creek, SD

South Dakota

Manderson-White Horse Creek is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 723. Residents earn $22,596 per year, which is 70% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
723 Population 126/sq mi density
$22,596 Median Income $3,053 per capita
N/A Home Value
$544 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,596 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$544/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,596
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $544
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 48.4%
51% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 100.0%
706% higher than US avg

How Manderson-White Horse Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population723
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

C
Median Income$22,596
Per Capita$3,053
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$433M

Housing

B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity48.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease11.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,249 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+77.2%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 13% / D 84%
CommuteN/A
Libraries9

Is Manderson-White Horse Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manderson-White Horse Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Manderson-White Horse Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manderson-White Horse Creek is $22,596, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 100.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Manderson-White Horse Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Manderson-White Horse Creek has a population of 723 with a density of 126 people per square mile. The median age is 22.9 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).

Population

723
Total Population
126
People / sq mi
22.9yrs
Median Age
41% below US avg
5.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Manderson-White Horse Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.1%
4% below US avg
Spanish24.9%
86% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Manderson-White Horse Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manderson-White Horse Creek is $22,596, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Manderson-White Horse Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,596
70% below US avg
Per Capita Income$3,053
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
IRS Avg AGI$40,606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate100.0%
706% above US avg
Establishments (County)136
County GDP$433M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare9
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied0.0%

Property Tax

In Manderson-White Horse Creek, 48.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 43.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Manderson-White Horse Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity48.4%
51% above US avg
Diabetes25.0%
Heart Disease11.5%
High Blood Pressure42.3%
Asthma14.4%
COPD16.3%
Stroke7.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.4%
Physical Inactivity43.3%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress24.9%
Physical Distress24.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.8%
Checkup Rate67.3%
Premature Death40,417/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access1.9%
Healthcare Facilities9

Crime Rates: Manderson-White Horse Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Manderson-White Horse Creek has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,249 ft (990 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates43.2350°N, 102.4915°W
County FIPS46102
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 70.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 13.3%
D 83.8%

Winner: Democrat by 70.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+77.2%
School Test Score5.45
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density126/sq mi
Total Area5.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants10
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home11.3%

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