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White Horse, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Todd County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
230
Population
73/sq mi density
$39,063
Median Income
$7,923 per capita
$156,500
Home Value
$180,256 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
847 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
White Horse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,575 ft (785 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3101°N, 100.5977°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Todd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
White Horse has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").