Clear Lake
City in Deuel County, South Dakota

Clear Lake is a city in Deuel County, South Dakota, with 1,218 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,834 ft (559 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Altamont, 5.8 miles N.
- 1,218residents (2020 Census)
- 1,834 ftelevation · 559 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 354 / sq mipopulation density
- 57226ZIP code
About Clear Lake
Clear Lake (Dakota: mdéza; "Clear") is a city in and the county seat of Deuel County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,218 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Clear Lake
- Median household income
- $84,792
- Median home value
- $162,500
- Median rent
- $663/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Clear Lake had 1,218 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,218 |
|---|---|
| Density | 354 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clear Lake at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Deuel County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,218 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.44 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7563° N, 96.6902° W |
| ZIP code | 57226 |
| Official website | clearlakesd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4612540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clear Lake
- Altamont5.8 mi N
- Brandt7.0 mi SE
- Goodwin11.5 mi NW
- Gary11.7 mi E
- Toronto12.9 mi S
- Poinsett Colony13.0 mi SW
- Claremont Colony13.2 mi W
- Kranzburg14.1 mi NW
- Astoria15.4 mi SE
- Estelline16.2 mi SW
- Castlewood16.9 mi W
- Revillo18.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake
What county is Clear Lake in?
Clear Lake is in Deuel County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Clear Lake, SD?
1,218 people lived in Clear Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clear Lake, SD?
The ZIP code of Clear Lake is 57226.
What is the elevation of Clear Lake?
1,834 feet (559 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clear Lake?
Altamont (5.8 mi), Brandt (7.0 mi), Goodwin (11.5 mi), Gary (11.7 mi), Toronto (12.9 mi).
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