White River, SD

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

White River Almanac

White River Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

White River Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by White River residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, White River, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

White River High Schools (2004)

WHITE RIVER HI SCH
S 2ND & BROCK ST
605-259-3135
Serves 101 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

White River Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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