Clark, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Clark County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,181 Population 875/sq mi density
$49,464 Median Income $40,215 per capita
$125,700 Home Value $199,331 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
344 Violent Crime/100K 258 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,464 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,700 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clark has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density875/sq mi
Coordinates44.8809°N, 97.7348°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 22.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.49"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 143 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 122 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 134 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 69 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 75 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 67 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 61 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 88 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 0 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 76 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TACOMA PARK PLACE (1,336 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 83 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 51 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 76 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Clark has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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