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White River, SD

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Population
588
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,138 ft
Median Home Value
$75,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,692
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South DakotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South DakotaNearest larger communityPierre, South Dakota60 miles away · 13,848 residents.

About White River

White River is a city in and the county seat of Mellette County, South Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 533 residents. White River was founded as the seat of the newly formed Mellette County in 1911. The town was named after the White River. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of White River, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For White River, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. White River includes the town was named after the White River.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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