If you're thinking about moving to White River City, SD, here are some facts you should know. White River is located in Mellette County, South Dakota. The population was estimated at 533 in the 2020 census. The surrounding area is home to two other cities, Onida and Wolsey. The city is the 121st most populated in South Dakota. The largest racial/ethnic groups are White and Two or More. The median income is $44,531, and a quarter of the people in White River City are in poverty. The median age for residents is 33.4 years.
The city is home to a variety of cultural institutions. The First Nations make up about 60% of the population, while the Metis are second largest. There are also over five hundred persons with Registered or Treaty Indian status in White River City. There are six restaurants and two hotels in the city, and a 2-year art school called the Center for Cartoon Studies serves the community. The average household income in White River is higher than the national median income.
While the city's crime rate is comparatively low compared to other nearby Vermont cities, it is much higher than the national average. Its crime rate is about six crimes per 1,000 residents, which is near the state average. A crime map should not be relied on solely for this purpose. Crimes in White River City tend to occur more frequently in areas with retail activity. The Washington Post called the Main Street Museum "a blastfighter," and it is housed in a former fire station.