Whitehorse, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dewey County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
127 Population 46/sq mi density
$63,214 Median Income $13,419 per capita
$603 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitehorse, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,214
16% below
$13,419 per capita
Median Rent
$603/mo
48% below
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
69.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
29.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Whitehorse Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Rent
52%
Poverty
378%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitehorse a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitehorse residents earn a median household income of $63,214 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,419. 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 156 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Whitehorse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitehorse has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population127
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,214
Per Capita$13,419
Unemployment
Poverty46.9%
County GDP$271M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$603
Ownership20.6%
Zillow$128,018
Housing Units39
Rent Burden13.4%

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking29.7%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death41,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain19.4 in/yr
Elevation1,705 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitehorse was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.