South Dakota
Whitewood is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 746. Residents earn $67,250 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitewood receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Whitewood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Whitewood is $67,250, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Whitewood is $214,200, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Whitewood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Whitewood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,250 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,557 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,246 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,630 |
| County GDP | $1,848M |
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,013 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.81% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $214,200 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $404,708 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,013 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.81% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,603/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,646 ft (1,111 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4618°N, 103.6381°W |
| County FIPS | 46081 |
Winner: Republican by 31.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |