Claire CitySD
A town of 81, settled in 1913.
Is Claire City a good place to live?
Claire City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
81 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Claire City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Claire City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Claire City.
The climate in Claire City brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 82°; in January, nights fall to 2°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have obesity in Claire City than in most of South Dakota or the rest of the country
33% of Claire City adults sleep under 7 hours, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 30% and U.S. towns at 36%. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Claire City. On top of that, the share of adults in Claire City who have diabetes: 13%.
| Claire City | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Claire City | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Claire City, with inland flooding at the top
On expected storm and flood damage, Claire City sits below 59% of U.S. communities. 38% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 26%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Claire City
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Claire City; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Claire City residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Claire City
Town in South Dakota, United States
Claire City is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 82 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,201 ft
- ZIP code
- 57224
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Claire City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Claire City, SD a good place to live?
Claire City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.