At a Glance
Median Income
$63,125
$36,048 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $330,251
Median Rent
$675/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.5% smoking rate
How White Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,048. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,382 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,251. Median rent is $675/month, with 24.2% 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 1974.
Education
23.5% of adults in White hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population438
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$36,048
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$3,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$675
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$330,251
Housing Units215
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,791 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in White was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.