White River
City in Mellette County, South Dakota
White River is a city in Mellette County, South Dakota, with 533 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,136 ft (651 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Horse Creek, 2.4 miles S.
- 533residents (2020 Census)
- 2,136 ftelevation · 651 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 1,023 / sq mipopulation density
- 57579ZIP code
About White River
White River (Lakota: Makhízita wakpá; "White Dirt River") is a city in and the county seat of Mellette County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 533 at the 2020 census.
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Living in White River
- Median household income
- $82,692
- Median home value
- $75,000
- Median rent
- $1,125/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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White River had 533 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 533 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,023 per sq mi (395 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
White River at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Mellette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 533 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.52 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5671° N, 100.7449° W |
| ZIP code | 57579 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4671340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near White River
- Horse Creek2.4 mi S
- Wood14.1 mi E
- Soldier Creek17.9 mi SW
- Mission18.5 mi S
- Antelope18.7 mi S
- White Horse19.2 mi SE
- Okaton20.8 mi N
- Parmelee22.0 mi SW
- Murdo22.3 mi N
- Rosebud23.0 mi S
- Corn Creek23.2 mi W
- Norris23.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about White River
What county is White River in?
White River is in Mellette County, South Dakota.
What is the population of White River, SD?
533 people lived in White River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of White River, SD?
The ZIP code of White River is 57579.
What is the elevation of White River?
2,136 feet (651 m) above sea level.
What towns are near White River?
Horse Creek (2.4 mi), Wood (14.1 mi), Soldier Creek (17.9 mi), Mission (18.5 mi), Antelope (18.7 mi).
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