Living in Whitehorse, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitehorse · Census data 2020–2024
Whitehorse has 162 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $59,250 (21% lower than the South Dakota median), the median rent is $616/month.
Whitehorse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whitehorse at a glance
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 29State: 38
- Median household income
- $59,250State: $75,081
- Median rent
- $616/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Whitehorse a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 31.1%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Whitehorse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitehorse the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Whitehorse median household income
The median household income in Whitehorse is $59,250 and the income per person is $13,658. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Whitehorse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 49
- Owner-occupied
- 18.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 81.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.31
Whitehorse demographics
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 34%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitehorse ›
Education in Whitehorse
0% of adults 25 and older in Whitehorse have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitehorse
- Unemployment rate
- 31.1%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Whitehorse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 162 | $59,250 | — | $616 |
| Timber Lake | 779 | $60,694 | $81,400 | $546 |
| La Plant | 240 | $18,654 | — | $463 |
| North Eagle Butte | 1,481 | $34,358 | $33,100 | $727 |
| Eagle Butte | 1,458 | $45,741 | $65,900 | $611 |
| Isabel | 214 | $68,750 | $48,200 | $818 |
| Little Eagle | 275 | $23,750 | — | $243 |
| Mobridge | 2,932 | $65,357 | $136,800 | $953 |
| Wakpala | 144 | $20,938 | $62,500 | $450 |
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What is the median household income in Whitehorse, SD?
The median household income in Whitehorse is $59,250, 21% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Whitehorse?
The median gross rent in Whitehorse is $616 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is Whitehorse, SD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 31.1%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
What is the median age in Whitehorse?
The median age in Whitehorse is 29 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Whitehorse?
The average commute to work in Whitehorse is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitehorse?
The unemployment rate in Whitehorse is 31.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitehorse?
0% of adults in Whitehorse 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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