City

Clear Lake, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Deuel County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,834Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$175,800Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate397 (35.2%)
Some College79 (7%)
Associates178 (15.8%)
Bachelors157 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree314 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 7%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College7.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,800 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units878
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Clear Lake, SD

Clear Lake is a city in South Dakota, located in Deuel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,834 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Clear Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clear Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clear Lake is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.29%).

Clear Lake, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Clear Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57226 1,834 $71,250 $175,800 $678 0.7% 41.8% 76.0%