Clear Lake, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,333 Population 9/sq mi density
$65,398 Median Income $30,709 per capita
$144,400 Home Value $450,491 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,398 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,400 home value, $679/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Clear Lake, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,398
13% below
$30,709 per capita
Home Value
$144,400
49% below
Zillow: $450,491
Median Rent
$679/mo
42% below
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Clear Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
51%
Rent
58%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clear Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clear Lake residents earn a median household income of $65,398 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,709. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clear Lake is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,491. Median rent is $679/month, with 20.5% 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 1972.

Education

26.8% of adults in Clear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clear Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,333
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,398
Per Capita$30,709
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,400
Rent$679
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$450,491
Housing Units628
Rent Burden20.5%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,408/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation1,837 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Clear Lake was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.