White Lake, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 406 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.2%
 
Males: 203  (50.2%)
Females: 203  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

53.6 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57383.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,685 (it was $25,500 in 2000)
White Lake:

$47,685
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,503 (it was $13,034 in 2000)

White Lake city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $65,743 (it was $24,600 in 2000)
White Lake:

$65,743
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,695; detached houses: $105,044; mobile homes: $82,207

Median gross rent in 2022: $624.

March 2022 cost of living index in White Lake: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.2%
(7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in White Lake, South Dakota as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in White Lake is 214 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (42.9%), American (17.7%), Czech (9.5%), Norwegian (6.8%), Polish (2.7%), Dutch (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 3/1/1882

Elevation: 1650 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 1,017 people per square mile   (low).

White Lake, South Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,518 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,223 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (100.1 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (219.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (574.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Plankinton, SD (3.4 miles ),
Kimball, SD (3.5 miles ),
Storla, SD (3.9 miles),
Stickney, SD (4.1 miles ),
Aurora Center, SD (4.5 miles),
New Holland, SD (4.6 miles),
Harrison, SD (4.8 miles),
Mount Vernon, SD (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.73 N, Longitude: 98.71 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in White Lake, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in White Lake, SD in 2022
White Lake satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 White Lake, SD residents
Average permit cost in White Lake, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.4%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in White Lake, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (22.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.2%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (31.2%)
  • Construction (19.5%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (3.9%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (39.0%)
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (2.4%)
Most common occupations in White Lake, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (20.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)
  • Construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Carpenters (7.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)

Average climate in White Lake, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

White Lake-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 50.4 miles away from the White Lake city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

White Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 214% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 595.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 48.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from White Lake center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 12.9 miles away from White Lake center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 187.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 358.4 miles away from White Lake center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Aurora County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
White Lake topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in White Lake:

  • AURORA-BRULE NURSING HOME (408 SOUTH JOHNSTON STREET)

Airports located in White Lake:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White Lake:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 98 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • South Dakota State University (about 105 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • University of South Dakota (about 112 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Northern State University (about 120 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Northeast Community College (about 134 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 135 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 148 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)

Public high school in White Lake:

Public elementary/middle schools in White Lake:

See full list of schools located in White Lake

Library in White Lake:

  • WHITE LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,855; Location: 111 MAIN ST; 8,840 books; 104 audio materials; 377 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 5 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in White Lake: White Lake Fire Department (A), White Lake City Hall (B), White Lake Community Library (C), White Lake Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: White Lake I-90 Motel (Po Box 5), A Bar Z Corner Convenience Store (102 East 4th Street).

Aurora County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.7%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
35 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
62 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in White Lake (2011 data):

  • Farmers and Merchants State Bank: White Lake Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1941/07/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $84.6 mil, Deposits: $68.6 mil, headquarters in Plankinton, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Page Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in White Lake:

Marital status in White Lake, SD
  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 20.5%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in White Lake:

  • High school or higher: 90.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - White Lake
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for White Lake, SD (based on Aurora County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,2273
Mainline Protestant1,0597
Evangelical Protestant3892
Other1-
None34-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Aurora County:

10.54 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Aurora County:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Aurora County:

21.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.6%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.4%
State:

27.7%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Parks and Recreation 1$6,699$80,3886$2,228
Water Supply 1$8,487$101,8441$123
Local Libraries 0$0 9$8,605
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,117
Financial Administration 0$0 1$841
Totals for Government 2$15,186$91,11622$12,914

White Lake government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $136,000 ($334.98)
    Parks and Recreation: $83,000 ($204.43)
    Regular Highways: $62,000 ($152.71)
    Financial Administration: $59,000 ($145.32)
    Water Utilities: $55,000 ($135.47)
    Police Protection: $34,000 ($83.74)
    Sewerage: $25,000 ($61.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($34.48)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($2.46)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($64.04)

White Lake government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $136,000 ($334.98)
    Sewerage: $34,000 ($83.74)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($12.32)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $41,000 ($100.99)
    General Revenue - Other: $19,000 ($46.80)
    Rents: $18,000 ($44.33)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $79,000 ($194.58)
  • Tax - Property: $121,000 ($298.03)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $84,000 ($206.90)
    Other License: $24,000 ($59.11)
    Motor Vehicle License: $11,000 ($27.09)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($4.93)

White Lake government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $640,000 ($1576.35)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $618,000 ($1522.17)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,000 ($54.19)

Strongest AM radio stations in White Lake:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)

Strongest FM radio stations in White Lake:

  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KMIT (105.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KTSD-FM (91.1 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around White Lake:

  • KTSD-TV (Channel 10; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 35.5mTotal length
  • $175,000Total costs
  • 34,390Total average daily traffic
  • 8,404Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in White Lake)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Bps 5 - 0.2 Mi N Of Intersection 377th Ave & 258th St (Lat: 43.646167 Lon: -98.654167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WNLH871,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.210 MHz, Grant Date: 03/19/2013, Expiration Date: 05/24/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/29/2023, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • 25625 372nd St (Lat: 43.672833 Lon: -98.754417), Call Sign: WQTE584,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.400 MHz, Grant Date: 01/16/2014, Expiration Date: 01/16/2024, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2024, Certifier: Bryce Gillen, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • 36933 252nd St (Lat: 43.730306 Lon: -98.807667), Call Sign: WRAN448,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.300 MHz, Grant Date: 01/12/2018, Expiration Date: 01/12/2028, Certifier: Shane Thiry, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 996-1200, Fax: (605) 996-6206, Email:

  • Lat: 43.584167 Lon: -98.614722, Call Sign: WRCY682, Licensee ID: L02222726,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.612 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2019, Expiration Date: 02/27/2029, Certifier: Matthew T Mulder, Registrant: Matthew Mulder, 26130 379th Ave, White Lake, SD 57383-6100, Phone: (605) 680-5220, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 98096, N98096, N-98096, Serial Number: 18246, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/26/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 04/08/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel W Bosworth, 24890 376th Ave, White Lake, SD 57383

Most common first names in White Lake, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2278.9 years
William880.8 years
Mary787.3 years
Anna786.7 years
Marie687.0 years
Charles679.2 years
Margaret682.7 years
Lawrence672.3 years
Minnie690.7 years
Henry681.6 years
Most common last names in White Lake, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bogenhagen1174.8 years
Hanten975.2 years
Peters978.1 years
Gales885.7 years
Reinesch884.0 years
Steichen876.8 years
Glissendorf875.7 years
Nelson678.3 years
Markhardt683.3 years
Hansen683.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in White Lake, SD
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.8%Electricity
  • 13.5%Other fuel
  • 1.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in White Lake, SD
  • 64.7%Electricity
  • 20.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.7%Utility gas


White Lake compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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