Clark, SD

Clark, SD

At a Glance

How Clark Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Clark a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Clark residents earn a median household income of $49,464 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,215. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clark is $125,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,536. Median rent is $738/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Clark reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 189/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Clark hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clark has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

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