Whitewood, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
746 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$732 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
3
Spearfish Urban Area
3
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
6
Spearfish Urban Area
6
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 27
Feb 1 12 27
Mar 2 15 35
Apr 3 13 44
May 4 2 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 1 60
Oct 2 6 47
Nov 1 12 35
Dec 1 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 31, SD State House District 31, SD
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Schools

Whitewood Elementary - 04
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Sturgis Intermediate School - 06
7 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
7 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Sturgis Elementary - 03
7 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Black Hills State University
12 miles, NW • 1.9 star
The Salon Professional Academy
33 miles, S • 1 star
Headlines Academy Inc
33 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Regional Health Spearfish Hospital
11 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
41 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
94 miles, W • 1 star
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