Whitewood 61 Average
Whitewood Livability #223 ranked city in South Dakota#16,588 ranked city in the USARanks better than 43% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Whitewood

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Ratings

    Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Whitewood transportation information

      Statistic Whitewood South Dakota National
      Average one way commute28min17min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.7%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.8%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.6%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home3.8%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Whitewood, SD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).