White Rock, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Traverse County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
13 Population 8/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $19,777 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $249,451 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

White Rock, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$19,777 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $249,451
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
46.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How White Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
4%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Rock 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 Rock residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,777. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Rock is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,451. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

0.0% of adults in White Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 46.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Rock has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$19,777
Unemployment
Poverty
County GDP$348M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$249,451
Housing Units4
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation975 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+46.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband14.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in White Rock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hector International (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
53.8% of the population has a disability.