White River, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
712 Population 1,369/sq mi density
$80,625 Median Income $20,076 per capita
$59,800 Home Value $300,384 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,800 home value, $1,067/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

White River, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,625
7% above
$20,076 per capita
Home Value
$59,800
79% below
Zillow: $300,384
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
8% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
43% above
31.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How White River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
21%
Rent
92%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White River a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White River residents earn a median household income of $80,625 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,076. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White River is $59,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,384. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 18.3% 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 1969.

Education

18.2% of adults in White River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White River has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population712
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$20,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$71M
Avg Weekly Wage$709

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,800
Rent$1,067
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$300,384
Housing Units243
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity46.0%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking31.4%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death32,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation2,138 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

White River was founded in 1912.
The median home in White River was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.