City

Claire City, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Roberts County  ·  South Dakota

👥176Population
💰$56,000Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂65.4Median Age
🏠$79,400Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓44.8%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.7% Female 40.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79%Hispanic: 9.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White79.0%
Hispanic9.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
25–44
17%
45–64
19%
65+
35%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads44.8% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
HS Graduate30 (21%)
Some College19 (13.3%)
Associates30 (21%)
Bachelors20 (14%)
Graduate Degree44 (30.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 21%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
HS Grad21.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,000 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$79,400 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units110
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
70%
About Claire City, SD

Claire City is a city in South Dakota, located in Roberts County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 176 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.4 years.

Economically, Claire City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,000 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Claire City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Claire City is well-educated. 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.98%).

Claire City, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Claire City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57224 176 $56,000 $79,400 4.3% 44.8% 86.3%