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White Rock, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Traverse County County
3.7
/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
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% 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 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 975 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9247°N, 96.5762°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in |
White Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").