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Some 214 people live in this town, in South Dakota.
Clear Lake Township’s typical journey to work is 52 minutes, against 17 minutes in South Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Clear Lake Township. Clear Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 147 in 1890, 1,218 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1906 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Clear Lake Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Clear Lake Township.
The middle household income in Clear Lake Township is $104,000. Half commute less than 20 miles. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (54%), Lyons (7%) and Hartford (5%).
| Clear Lake Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower risk rating from FEMA than Clear Lake Township. 37% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 26%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The July high for Clear Lake Township comes to 83°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Two figures for adults here: 20% binge drink, 11% report frequent physical distress. Clear Lake Township: 14% of adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Clear Lake Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Clear Lake Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.3% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 8.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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None within 15 miles of Clear Lake Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Clear Lake Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Where Clear Lake Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Clear Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Some 214 people live in this town, in South Dakota.