Living in Clark, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clark · Census data 2020–2024
Clark has 1,359 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $58,750 (22% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $122,800, the median rent is $775/month.
Clark is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clark at a glance
- Population
- 1,359
- Median age
- 48.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $122,800State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Clark a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clark the median home value is $122,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $992 a month in housing costs.
Clark median household income
The median household income in Clark is $58,750 and the income per person is $37,361. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Clark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 611
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.45
Clark demographics
- Population
- 1,359
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 528
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clark ›
Education in Clark
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Clark have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clark
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Clark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 1,359 | $58,750 | $122,800 | $775 |
| Henry | 237 | $27,158 | $84,900 | — |
| Doland | 209 | $64,922 | $59,200 | $710 |
| Willow Lake | 433 | $72,875 | $149,000 | $815 |
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What is the median household income in Clark, SD?
The median household income in Clark is $58,750, 22% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clark?
The median home value in Clark is $122,800, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Clark?
The median gross rent in Clark is $775 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Clark, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Clark?
The median age in Clark is 48.2 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Clark?
The average commute to work in Clark is 18 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clark?
The unemployment rate in Clark is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clark?
13.8% of adults in Clark have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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