Living in White Horse, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Horse · Census data 2020–2024
White Horse has 238 residents with a median age of 7.5. The median household income is $39,609 (47% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $9,999.
White Horse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Horse at a glance
- Population
- 238
- Median age
- 7.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $39,609State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $9,999State: $257,400
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is White Horse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 96% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in White Horse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Horse the median home value is $9,999, 97% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
White Horse median household income
The median household income in White Horse is $39,609 and the income per person is $7,479. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in White Horse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 41
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 34.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 8.81
34.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that White Horse has many vacation and second homes.
White Horse demographics
- Population
- 238
- Median age
- 7.5
- Under 18
- 71.8%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Horse ›
Education in White Horse
0% of adults 25 and older in White Horse have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Horse
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
White Horse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 238 | $39,609 | $9,999 | — |
| Antelope | 706 | $20,786 | — | — |
| Rosebud | 1,659 | $55,135 | $81,300 | $709 |
| Soldier Creek | 201 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Two Strike | 257 | $24,315 | — | $475 |
| St. Francis | 593 | $42,083 | — | $567 |
| White River | 606 | $82,692 | $75,000 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in White Horse, SD?
The median household income in White Horse is $39,609, 47% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White Horse?
The median home value in White Horse is $9,999, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
Is White Horse, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 96% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in White Horse?
The median age in White Horse is 7.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in White Horse?
The unemployment rate in White Horse is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Horse?
0% of adults in White Horse have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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