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Mellette County

Population in 2011: 581. Population change since 2000: -2.8%
 

Males: 272  (46.8%)
Females: 309  (53.2%)

Median resident age:  39.4 years
South Dakota median age:  40.7 years

Zip codes: 57579.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,665 (it was $25,500 in 2000)
White River:

$34,665
South Dakota:

$45,043
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,869

White River city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $41,010 (it was $28,400 in 2000)
White River:

$41,010
South Dakota:

$126,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $45,971; Detached houses: $57,204; Townhouses or other attached units: $21,808; In 2-unit structures: $23,486; Mobile homes: $24,157

Median gross rent in 2009: $732.

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  • White alone - 282 (48.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 231 (39.8%)
  • Two or more races - 52 (9.0%)
  • Hispanic - 12 (2.1%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.3%)
  • Asian alone - 2 (0.3%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in White River: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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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: 1136 people per square mile 
 
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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 (commute): 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 of South Dakota and other state lists there were 7 registered sex offenders living in White River, South Dakota as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in White River to the number of sex offenders is 81 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $324 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $376 (1.3%)
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) .

Latitude: 43.57 N, Longitude: 100.75 W

Area code: 605

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.8%
South Dakota:

4.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (27%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (8%)
  • Wholesale trade (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (50%)
  • Health care and social assistance (26%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Utilities (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • 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%)
  • 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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Tornado activity:

White River-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (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 F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

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 the city 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 White River 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 the city 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 White River 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 the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mellette County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near White River:

  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL AT ROSEBUD (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, about 25 miles away; ROSEBUD, SD)
  • WINNER REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER - CAH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 44 miles away; WINNER, SD)
  • CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 48 miles away; 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:

  • Black Hills State University (about 169 miles; Spearfish, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,551)
  • Northeast Community College (about 201 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • University of South Dakota (about 201 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
  • South Dakota State University (about 204 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 9,084)
  • Wayne State College (about 211 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 216 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 4,780)
  • University of Mary (about 219 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,016)

Public high school in White River:

Public elementary/middle schools in White River:

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Notable locations in White River: White River Fire Department (A), White River City Hall (B), Mellette County Courthouse (C), Mellette County Ambulance (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Thoroughbred Lodge Hotel & Motel (52 East 2nd Street).

 
Mellette County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 13.6%
(6.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.4% for American Indian residents, 80.0% for two or more races residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.0%
Whole state:  66.3%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


White River travel time to work - commute
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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%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Mellette County South Dakota:


2008 Presidential Election results in Mellette County South Dakota:
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Religion statistics for White River (based on Mellette County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 37.16%
Here37.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEpiscopal ChurchCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchOther
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Mellette County:

9.92 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Mellette County:

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Mellette County:

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Here:

9.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.6%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Mellette County:

32.9%
South Dakota:

27.7%

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 ($390.71)
    Sewerage: $32,000 ($55.08)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $191,000 ($328.74)
    Regular Highways: $94,000 ($161.79)
    Police Protection: $60,000 ($103.27)
    Financial Administration: $52,000 ($89.50)
    Water Utilities: $43,000 ($74.01)
    Sewerage: $21,000 ($36.14)
    Parks & Recreation: $15,000 ($25.82)
    Fire Protection: $8,000 ($13.77)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($22.38)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($8.61)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $227,000 ($390.71)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $220,000 ($378.66)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $200,000 ($344.23)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $225,000 ($387.26)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $20,000 ($34.42)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($3.44)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($8.61)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $46,000 ($79.17)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $97,000 ($166.95)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $122,000 ($209.98)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $200,000 ($344.23)
    General Support: $2,000 ($3.44)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $40,000 ($68.85)
    Property: $32,000 ($55.08)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $237,000 ($407.92)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($18.93)

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 05:55 PM, Main St, 2nd St, Lat: 43.567814, Lon: -100.748444, Vehicles: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 4, 2005 02:20 AM, Us-83, Sr-44, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 2, 1991 09:20 PM, 83, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in White River)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

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 (Lat: 43.403333 Lon: -100.749306), Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WSW88
    Assigned Frequencies: 6595.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/12/1999, Expiration Date: 08/18/2009, Cancellation Date: 06/16/2009
    Registrant: Phone: (605) 773-4635
  • WHITE RIVER, Se 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 26, Township 42 N, Range 30 W (Lat: 43.580722 Lon: -100.853306), 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 (Lat: 43.576361 Lon: -100.743444), Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WLM546
    Assigned Frequencies: 2168.40 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/25/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., Wall, SD 57790

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WB0MRK, 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 Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: BELL 47G-3B (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING VO-435-A1F (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50HB , Serial Number: 3063, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 01/24/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): Ts Aviation Inc, Po Box 428, White River, SD 57579
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (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 (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 (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 (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 (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


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1


Most common first names in White River, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1279.6 years
George1082.1 years
William979.2 years
Charles976.9 years
Ruth876.7 years
Mary888.1 years
James879.7 years
Anna788.2 years
Frank780.0 years
Martha683.1 years
Most common last names in White River, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bordeaux979.7 years
Krogman881.4 years
Jones883.4 years
Rattlingleaf762.0 years
Johnson676.2 years
Bartlett674.7 years
Burnette562.0 years
Runninghorse577.0 years
Clairmont476.2 years
Deiss473.3 years

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