White Horse, SD

South Dakota

White Horse is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 230. Residents earn $39,063 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
230 Population 73/sq mi density
$39,063 Median Income $7,923 per capita
$156,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$156,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,063
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,500
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 50.1%
56% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population230
Median Age10.5 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female24% / 77%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans63.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$7,923
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$313M

Housing

A
Home Value$156,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity50.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease10.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation2,575 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
CommuteN/A
Broadband36.0%
Libraries1

Is White Horse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, White Horse receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. White Horse stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in White Horse is $39,063, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in White Horse is $156,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

White Horse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

White Horse has a population of 230 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 10.5 years, 73% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (54.8%), with 2.6% White.

Population

230
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
10.5yrs
Median Age
73% below US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 23.5%
Female 76.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White Horse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

White Horse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in White Horse is $39,063, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: White Horse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,063
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$7,923
Avg Weekly Wage$949
IRS Avg AGI$39,367

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)108
County GDP$313M

Business (County)

Healthcare7
Retail13

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in White Horse is $156,500, 44% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,500
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%

Property Tax

In White Horse, 50.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 39.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity50.1%
56% above US avg
Diabetes22.7%
Heart Disease10.5%
High Blood Pressure40.7%
Asthma15.3%
COPD12.7%
Stroke6.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity39.7%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress23.3%
Physical Distress21.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.7%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death34,850/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.3/10
Exercise Access32.4%
Healthcare Facilities7

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

White Horse has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.9 inches
45% below US avg
Snowfall41.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates43.3101°N, 100.5977°W
County FIPS46121
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 50.5-point margin. 36.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.4%
D 73.9%

Winner: Democrat by 50.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access36.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities7
Retail Stores13

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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