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White River, South Dakota

White River, South Dakota, in Mellette county, is 129 miles E of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 292 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 598 people lived in White River.

The People and Families of White River

In White River, about 42% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in White River; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, White River had a median family income of $34,531. Significantly, more adults in White River have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in South Dakota. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

White River residents donated more money ($5,900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

White River Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in White River are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In White River, 75% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in White River; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

White River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWhite River Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%White River Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%White River Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%White River College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%White River Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of White River, SD

Comparing White River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times105
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work74

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone74
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
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