South Dakota
White Lake is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 423. Residents earn $48,906 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, White Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. White Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White Lake is $48,906, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in White Lake is $59,300, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
White Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches, including 37.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,906 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,746 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $805 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,306 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 102 |
| County GDP | $156M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $59,300 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $655 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 3.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.9 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,645 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7283°N, 98.7120°W |
| County FIPS | 46003 |
Winner: Republican by 54.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |