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Mellette County

Population in July 2008: 553. Population change since 2000: -7.5%
 

Males: 267  (48.3%)
Females: 286  (51.7%)

Median resident age:  36.0 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57579.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,993 (it was $25,500 in 2000)
White River:  $33,993
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,137
White River:  $17,137
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $48,339 (it was $28,400 in 2000)
White River:  $48,339
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $60,613; Detached houses: $75,023; Townhouses or other attached units: $27,816; In 2-unit structures: $43,740; Mobile homes: $18,000

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Races in White River:

  • White Non-Hispanic (51.2%)
  • American Indian (47.8%)
  • Two or more races (4.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in White River: 72.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: German (23.6%), Irish (10.4%), English (9.4%), Czech (4.0%), Dutch (3.5%), French (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/2/1912

Elevation: 2135 feet

Land area: 0.51 square miles.

Population density: 1082 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




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For population 25 years and over in White River

  • High school or higher: 78.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in White River city

  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 48.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

4 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there were 10 registered sex offenders living in White River, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in White River to the number of sex offenders is 55 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

White River:  1.7% ($487)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
White River satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (128.7 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (282.7 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (674.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Wood, SD (3.8 miles) , Mission, SD (4.3 miles ), Antelope, SD (4.4 miles ), White Horse, SD (4.5 miles) , Murdo, SD (4.7 miles ), Parmelee, SD (4.7 miles ), Rosebud, SD (4.8 miles ), Okaton, SD (4.9 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.57 N, Longitude: 100.75 W

Area code: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+0.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (21%)
  • Construction (20%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Utilities (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (32%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Social assistance (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Gasoline stations (5%)
  • Construction (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
  • Child care workers (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)



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Average climate in White River, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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White River-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1965, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 56.8 miles away from the White River city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1971, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the city center .


White River-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 80.2 miles away from White River center
On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/28/1990 at 04:59:59, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/20/1993 at 13:08:10, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 62.6 miles away from White River center
On 7/12/1998 at 16:28:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 18.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.0 miles away from White River center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

White River topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near White River:
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; ROSEBUD, SD)
  • WINNER REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER (about 44 miles; WINNER, SD)
  • CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 48 miles; VALENTINE, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in White River, SD

Airports located in White River:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White River:
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 129 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 133 miles; CHADRON, NE; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 168 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; FT enrollment: 3,190)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 172 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 197 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 199 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 205 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
Public high school in White River:
Public elementary/middle schools in White River:
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Hotel: Thoroughbred Lodge Hotel & Motel (52 East 2nd Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.2%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  25.1%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  12.1%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in White River, SD


45 people in nursing homes


White River compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in White River (2009 data):
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: White River Branch at 101 South Main Street, branch established on 1947-07-07. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company



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2004 Presidential Election results in Mellette County South Dakota:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (68%)
  • Electricity (19%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for White River

Adherents


NameEpiscopal ChurchCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents26.6%23.3%19.5%10.2%20.4%
Congregations26.7%26.7%6.7%6.7%33.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,951$23,4120$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$319
Streets and Highways 1$1,707$20,4840$0
Water Supply 1$1,707$20,4840$0
Other and Unallocable 1$1,576$18,9125$1,353
Totals for Government 4$6,941$20,82310$1,672



White River government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $227,000
    Sewerage: $32,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $191,000
    Regular Highways: $94,000
    Police Protection: $60,000
    Financial Administration: $52,000
    Water Utilities: $43,000
    Sewerage: $21,000
    Parks & Recreation: $15,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $227,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $220,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $200,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $225,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $20,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $46,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $97,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $122,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $200,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $40,000
    Property: $32,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $237,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $11,000

6.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($14,486 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.20%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


7.89% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,708 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.89%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in White River:
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in White River:
  • KINI (96.1 FM; CROOKSTON, NE; Owner: THE ROSEBUD EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY)



White River fatal accident list:
Sep 10, 2007 09:55 AM, Main St, 2nd St, Lat: 43.567814, Lon: -100.748444, Vehicles: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 4, 2005 06:20 AM, Us-83, Sr-44, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 2, 1991 04:20 AM, 83, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Se 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 26, Township 42 N, Range 30 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 150 m, Call Sign: KNKN429
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Gene Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • William J Hackett, Se 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 26, Township 42 N, Range 30 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 150 m
    Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
  • 11 Mi S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 76.2 m
    Registrant: State Of South Dakota, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-5070, Phone: (605) 773-3536, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in White River, SD)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • STATION, 11 Mi. S. Of, Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WSW88
    Assigned Frequencies : 6595.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/12/1999, Expiration Date: 08/18/2009
    Registrant: Phone: (605) 773-4635
  • WHITE RIVER, Se 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 26, Township 42 N, Range 30 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 150 m, Call Sign: WQCI708
    Assigned Frequencies : 6585.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/14/2005, Expiration Date: 03/14/2015, Certifier: Gene A Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:
  • WHITE RIVER, 300 N & 110 E Of N 5th St, Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WLM546
    Assigned Frequencies : 2168.40 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/25/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., Wall, SD 57790

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: WB0MRK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00197976
    Grant Date: 04/19/2007, Expiration Date: 04/07/2017, Certifier: Mark A Dewes
    Registrant: Mark A Dewes, White River, SD 57579


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8041S , Serial Number: 15061641, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Paul R Valburg, Po Box 38, White River, SD 57579
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82113 , Serial Number: 7AC-739, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/18/1956
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Mike L Stroup, Po Box 459, White River, SD 57579, Other Owners: Bret D Strain
  • Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 850VA , Serial Number: R1340-013, Year manufactured: 1988, Airworthiness Date: 11/29/1988
    Registrant (Corporation): Valburg Aerial Spraying Inc, 27656 Sd Highway 44, White River, SD 57579
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 8GCBC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 101 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 88368 , Serial Number: 118-74, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 02/25/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Dan Hight, Po Box 182, White River, SD 57579
  • Aircraft: BELL 47D1 (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING VO-435 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9421H , Serial Number: 178, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 10/03/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Stanley W Ellis, Po Box 428, White River, SD 57579
  • Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3094A , Serial Number: R1340-013, Year manufactured: 1988, Airworthiness Date: 11/29/1988
    Registrant (Corporation): Valburg Aerial Spraying Inc, 27656 Sd Highway 44, White River, SD 57579


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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