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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Aurora County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in |
White Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").