Clear Lake city, South Dakota
Clear Lake city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clear Lake city is a geographic entity located in Deuel County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,220. The land area covers 3.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,220 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 519 | ±66 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 619 | ±52 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 519 | ±66 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 100 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $162,500 | ±$16,996 |
| Median Gross Rent | $663 | ±$118 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,792 | ±$23,854 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,412 | ±$2,920 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 126 | ±61 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±4.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 605 | ±87 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±15% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,201 (2024)
ID: 175046
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE OFFICER
PO BOX 107, CLEAR LAKE SD 57226-0107
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GUS Population: 4,335 (2024)
ID: 209457
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
PO BOX 828, CLEAR LAKE SD 57226-0828
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Clear Lake | PK-05 | Clear Lake, SD | |
| Regular School Clear Lake | 06-08 | Clear Lake, SD | |
| Regular School Clear Lake | 09-12 | Clear Lake, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Castlewood, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Toronto, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Estelline, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Estelline, SD | |
| 5 Nearby | 3-11 | ESTELLINE, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 701 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH, CLEAR LAKE, SD, 57226 |
(605) 874-2141
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Lake Area Technical College
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College | 22.2 mi away | 1201 Arrow Ave, Watertown, SD, 57201-0730 |
6058825284
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CLEAR LAKE CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 125 3RD AVE S, CLEAR LAKE, SD, 57226 |
(605) 874-2013
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GRANT COUNTY-REVILLO BRANCH
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 401 N 2ND AVE, REVILLO, SD, 57259 | — |
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CANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 110 OSCAR AVENUE NORTH, CANBY, MN, 56220 |
(507) 223-5738
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HENDRICKS: SIVERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 100 W GARFIELD STREET, HENDRICKS, MN, 56136 |
(507) 275-3979
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WATERTOWN REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.7 mi away | 160 6TH ST NE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201 |
(605) 882-6220
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HAMLIN-CODINGTON REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 3 8TH AVE. SE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201 |
(605) 753-1011
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HAMLIN-CODINGTON REGIONAL LIBRARY-BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 3 8TH AVE SE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201 |
(605) 753-1011
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GRANT COUNTY-STRANDBURG BRANCH
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Library | 24.4 mi away | 118 N MAIN STREET, STRANDBURG, SD, 57265 | — |
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLEAR LAKE, SD US, located 0.4 miles from Clear Lake city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.8° | 2.4° | 11.6° | 0.72" | 10.8" |
| February | 25.5° | 6.6° | 16.0° | 0.80" | 10.3" |
| March | 37.6° | 18.2° | 27.9° | 1.55" | 9.6" |
| April | 52.8° | 31.1° | 42.0° | 2.49" | 7.0" |
| May | 65.7° | 44.4° | 55.1° | 3.42" | 0.2" |
| June | 75.4° | 55.2° | 65.3° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 59.9° | 70.1° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 57.5° | 67.8° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.3° | 48.7° | 59.5° | 3.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.2° | 34.5° | 45.4° | 2.35" | 1.4" |
| November | 39.8° | 21.2° | 30.5° | 1.13" | 7.8" |
| December | 26.0° | 8.9° | 17.4° | 0.91" | 13.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Altamont town | Town | 5.8 mi | — |
| Brandt town | Town | 7.0 mi | — |
| Goodwin town | Town | 11.5 mi | — |
| Gary city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Toronto town | Town | 12.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4603912540. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.