Claire City, SD

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.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
102 Population 567/sq mi density
$57,000 Median Income $28,602 per capita
$73,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,100 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,000
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $73,100
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.6%
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Claire City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population102
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,000
Per Capita$28,602
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$454M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Elevation1,199 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband33.0%
Libraries2

Is Claire City a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Claire City has a population of 102 with a density of 567 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.5%), with 5.9% Hispanic.

Population

102
Total Population
567
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Claire City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Claire City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Claire City is $57,000, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Claire City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,000
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,602
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$77,004

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)212
County GDP$454M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare12
Retail21
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,450
56% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Claire City is $73,100, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,100
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,450
56% above US avg
Effective Rate7.46%
In Claire City, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Claire City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate73.2%
Premature Death5,654/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access36.6%
Healthcare Facilities12

Crime Rates: Claire City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Claire City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.4 inches
33% below US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,199 ft (365 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density567/sq mi
Coordinates45.8566°N, 97.1035°W
County FIPS46091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.1%
D 37.1%

Winner: Republican by 24 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.6%
3% above US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.45
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density567/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities12
Restaurants10
Retail Stores21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home5.5%

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