What are the schools like in White, SD?

White is served primarily by Deubrook Area School District 05-6. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in White?

The median household income in White, SD is $64,226 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in White, SD?

White has an average high temperature of 20.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.8 inches.

White, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is White, SD affordable or expensive?

White's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means White is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,000 and the median rent is $667 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in White, SD?

White has a violent crime rate of 82.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 878.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is White, SD a Good Place to Live?

White is a small town of 478 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $64,226 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: White stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether White is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All White city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.1

White's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in White costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	White, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$667	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,226	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

White's violent crime rate is 82.7 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.7 /100k

Property Crime

878.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

White is served primarily by Deubrook Area School District 05-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	White, SD	National Avg
School District	Deubrook Area School District 05-6	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

White sees average highs of 20.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 28.4 inches of annual precipitation and 35.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	White, SD
Average High — January	20.4°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	28.4"
Annual Snowfall	35.8"

Demographics

Metric	White, SD	National Avg
Population	478	—
Median Age	31.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Norfeld Colony, SD 5 mi Rolland Colony, SD 7 mi Bushnell, SD 7 mi Toronto, SD 9 mi Astoria, SD 10 mi

ZIP Codes in White

White, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57276

White vs Other Cities

White, SD vs Norfeld Colony, SD White, SD vs Rolland Colony, SD White, SD vs Bushnell, SD White, SD vs Toronto, SD White, SD vs Astoria, SD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is White, SD affordable or expensive?

White's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes White roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,000 and median rent is $667/month.

What is the crime rate in White, SD?

White's violent crime rate is 82.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 878.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in White?

Public schools in White are operated by Deubrook Area School District 05-6. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is White, SD a good place to live?

White, SD has a population of 478, a median household income of $64,226, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in White?

White averages 20.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.4 inches with about 35.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in White?

White, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57276.

What is the population of White?

The population of White, South Dakota is 478 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in White?

Key numbers for living in White: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $138,000, median household income $64,226, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.