White, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
438
Population
503/sq mi density
$63,125
Median Income
$36,048 per capita
$141,700
Home Value
$330,251 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
White has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4359°N, 96.6460°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brookings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
White has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").