South Dakota
Claire City is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 102. Residents earn $57,000 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Claire City receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Claire City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Claire City is $57,000, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Claire City is $73,100, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Claire City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,000 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,602 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,004 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 212 |
| County GDP | $454M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,450 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.46% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $73,100 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,450 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.46% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,654/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.4 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,199 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8566°N, 97.1035°W |
| County FIPS | 46091 |
Winner: Republican by 24 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 33.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |