Claire City, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 81 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.7%
 
Males: 47  (58.0%)
Females: 34  (42.0%)
Median resident age:

52.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57224

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $35,156 in 2000)
Claire City $-669,267,796
SD $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,148 (it was $17,074 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $78,132 (it was $31,300 in 2000)
Claire City:

$78,132
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $83,600; detached houses: $84,161; mobile homes: $74,485
March 2022 cost of living index in Claire City: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%
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  • Races in Claire City, SD (2022)
    • 7491.4%White alone
    • 78.6%Two or more races



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Claire City, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Claire City is 77 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (43.5%), German (23.9%), Swedish (19.6%), American (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1913

Elevation: 1200 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 444 people per square mile   (low).

Claire City, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Claire City town:

1.8% ($557)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (71.5 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (196.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (545.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

New Effington, SD (3.0 miles ),
Veblen, SD (3.0 miles ),
Long Hollow, SD (3.5 miles),
Sisseton, SD (3.7 miles ),
Lidgerwood, ND (3.9 miles ),
Hankinson, ND (4.2 miles ),
Lake City, SD (4.2 miles),
Rosholt, SD (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.86 N, Longitude: 97.10 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Claire City, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Claire City, SD in 2022

Claire City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $165,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Claire City, SD residents
Average permit cost in Claire City, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Claire City, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Claire City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Claire City town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 tornado 18.4 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Claire City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 52.9 miles away from Claire City center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 41.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 160.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 665.6 miles away from Claire City center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 12.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 231.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Roberts County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Claire City:

  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL AT SISSETON (Hospital, about 14 miles away; SISSETON, SD)
  • TEKAKWITHA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SISSETON, SD)
  • COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; SISSETON, SD)
  • COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HOSP (Hospital, about 15 miles away; SISSETON, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Claire City:

  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 38 miles; Wahpeton, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 57 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 72 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 72 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Northern State University (about 73 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 74 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 84 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Claire City Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Roberts County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Claire City:

Marital status in Claire City, SD
  • Never married: 7.5%
  • Now married: 81.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 3.1%

For population 25 years and over in Claire City:

  • High school or higher: 94.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Claire City, SD (based on Roberts County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,27617
Catholic1,5755
Evangelical Protestant1,18914
Other1632
None3,946-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Roberts County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

5.08 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

12.18 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.6%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Roberts County:

30.9%
State:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.6%
State:

14.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$150
Sewerage 0$0 1$30
Financial Administration 0$0 1$400
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$90
Totals for Government 0$0 7$670

Claire City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $15,000 ($185.19)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($160.49)
    Water Utilities: $12,000 ($148.15)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($135.80)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($111.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($111.11)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($24.69)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($12.35)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($12.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($12.35)

Claire City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $6,000 ($74.07)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($61.73)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $9,000 ($111.11)
  • Tax - Property: $2,047,000 ($25271.60)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $21,000 ($259.26)
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000 ($12.35)

Claire City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($222.22)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($148.15)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($74.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Claire City:

  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Claire City:

  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KBWS-FM (102.9 FM; SISSETON, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Claire City:

  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 10.0mTotal length
  • $2,187,000Total costs
  • 1,118Total average daily traffic
  • 139Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,064Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KA0UMY, Licensee ID: L01106212, Grant Date: 01/20/2016, Expiration Date: 02/08/2026, Registrant: David O Balvin, Route 1 Box 117, Claire City, SD 57224

  • Call Sign: KA0UMZ, Licensee ID: L01083588, Grant Date: 11/24/2015, Expiration Date: 12/01/2025, Registrant: Edward C Balvin, Rt 1 Box 117, Claire City, SD 57224

  • Call Sign: N0RXL, Licensee ID: L00465352, Grant Date: 02/11/2002, Expiration Date: 04/07/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2014, Registrant: Evelyn M Vasend, Rt 1 Box 128, Claire City, SD 57224

  • Call Sign: WA0CGB, Licensee ID: L00465351, Grant Date: 02/11/2002, Expiration Date: 04/07/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2014, Registrant: Rubin G Vasend, Rt 1 Box 128, Claire City, SD 57224

  • Call Sign: WD0BMR, Licensee ID: L00807254, Grant Date: 10/14/2015, Expiration Date: 11/15/2025, Registrant: Katherine A Balvin, 10825 452nd Avenue, Claire City, SD 57224

  • Call Sign: WD0BMS, Licensee ID: L00807237, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 05/24/2034, Registrant: David E Balvin, 10825 452nd Avenue, Claire City, SD 57224


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Claire City, SD
  • 71.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.8%Electricity
  • 9.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Claire City, SD
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Claire City compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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