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Clear Lake, SD

Clear Lake, SD.

Population: 1,953 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,237
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$275,330
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Clear Lake Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$2,052
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
66.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,247
Average weekly wage
$1,066
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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