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Whitehorse, SD
Census-designated place in Dewey County, South Dakota.
Population
162
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
0
Whitehorse and its ZIP codes
Whitehorse at a glance
- Whitehorse is about 4.9 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Whitehorse, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dewey County. PPP loans are for Whitehorse.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
2,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,103
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $23,157 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Whitehorse, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
748
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 7°F
19.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitehorse, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
29.4%
U.S. 12.8% +16.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Whitehorse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Timber LakeCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| La PlantCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| Green GrassCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| North Eagle ButteCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.8 |
| Eagle ButteCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| IsabelTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Little EagleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.4 |
| MobridgeCity | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitehorse, SD in?
- Whitehorse is in Dewey County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Whitehorse, SD?
- About 162 people live in Whitehorse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitehorse?
- Nearby places include Timber Lake (13 mi), La Plant (15 mi), Green Grass (17 mi), North Eagle Butte (24 mi), Eagle Butte (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023