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White Lake, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Aurora County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
423 Population 1,032/sq mi density
$48,906 Median Income $31,746 per capita
$59,300 Home Value $323,708 Zillow
$655 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,906 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,300 home value, $655/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

White Lake, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,906
35% below
$31,746 per capita
Home Value
$59,300
79% below
Zillow: $323,708
Median Rent
$655/mo
44% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr

How White Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows White Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
21%
Rent
56%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Lake residents earn a median household income of $48,906 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,746. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Lake is $59,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,708. Median rent is $655/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

White Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in White Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population423
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,906
Per Capita$31,746
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$156M
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,300
Rent$655
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$323,708
Housing Units207
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,645 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in White Lake was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.