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White River, South Dakota
City · Population 512 · #113 in South Dakota
About White River
White River, SD is a tiny community located in southwestern South Dakota with an estimated population of 512.
White River holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 985 residents per square mile.
📰 White River News Today
- White River Superintendent details storm impact KELOLAND.com · Aug 14
- Severe Thunderstorms Drop Big Hail Strong Winds Across West Central South Dakota Tuesday - KCCR-AM KCCR-AM · Aug 12
- White River Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 9
- Cattle producers cope with ‘gut-wrenching’ losses from July heat wave southdakotasearchlight.com · Aug 11
- White River Museum | Frontier Days | Dakota Life sdpb.org · May 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes White River Unique
- The only place in America named White River — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in White River
- White River Drive Inn — american
- Roundup Bar & Grill — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Millette County Historical Society & Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in White River
- White River City Park & Campground reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in White River
- White River Elementary - 02
- White River High School - 01
- White River Middle School - 04
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)512
Rank in state#113 of 310
Land area0.52 sq mi
Density985/sq mi
Coordinates43.5671, -100.7449