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White Lake, South Dakota

City · Population 396 · #135 in South Dakota
White Lake, South Dakota

White Lake is a city in western Aurora County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 394 at the 2020 census..

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About White Lake

White Lake, SD is a tiny community located in southern South Dakota counting 396 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, White Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 966 residents per square mile.

📰 White Lake News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes White Lake Unique

  • One of 5 places in the US named White Lake — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in White Lake

  • The Pour House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in White Lake

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in White Lake

  • White Lake Elementary - 02
  • White Lake High School - 01
  • White Lake Middle School - 03

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)396
Rank in state#135 of 310
Land area0.41 sq mi
Density966/sq mi
Coordinates43.7283, -98.7120

🗺️ Map of White Lake