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Claire City, SD

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Population
81
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,200 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$77,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$663/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Claire City

Claire City is a quiet, tight-knit community located in northeastern South Dakota's Roberts County. Founded in 1913 as a railroad stop and named after a founder's wife, the town has stayed true to its agricultural roots for over a century. Today, it offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle surrounded by open prairie, with nearby glacial lakes that provide great local fishing and hunting. For anyone drawn to simple small-town living and plenty of breathing room, Claire City makes for a relaxed home base.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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