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Whitewood, SD
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
Population
912
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,366
ZIP codes
0
Whitewood and its ZIP codes
Whitewood at a glance
- Whitewood is about 114 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,500 a year, 3% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,300 (5% below South Dakota) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for Whitewood, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitewood, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,500
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$243,300
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (339), Irish Americans (124), Norwegian Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Whitewood.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,959
13,691 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $11,614 per person
How people get to work
Whitewood, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitewood, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,203
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitewood, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Whitewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crook CityCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Boulder CanyonCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.1 |
| DeadwoodCity | 6.4 mi | 4.9 |
| St. OngeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| SturgisCity | 7.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Central CityCity | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| LeadCity | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Mountain PlainsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| SpearfishCity | 11 mi | 17.3 |
| Blucksberg MountainCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| North SpearfishCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| FruitdaleTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| NislandTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ValeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Belle FourcheCity | 17 mi | 9 |
| NewellCity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitewood, SD in?
- Whitewood is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Whitewood, SD?
- About 912 people live in Whitewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitewood?
- Nearby places include Crook City (1.6 mi), Boulder Canyon (4.8 mi), Deadwood (6.4 mi), St. Onge (7 mi), Sturgis (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023