Claire City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
102
Population
567/sq mi density
$57,000
Median Income
$28,602 per capita
$73,100
Home Value
$204,001 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,100 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Claire City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Claire City has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.6").