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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,138 ft (652 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,369/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5671°N, 100.7449°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mellette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
White River has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").