Clear Lake

City in Deuel County, South Dakota

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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.

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, SD population

Clear Lake had 1,218 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,218
Density354 per sq mi (137 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Clear Lake at a glance

StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyDeuel County
TypeCity
Population1,218 (2020)
Land area3.44 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Water area0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²)
Elevation1,834 ft (559 m)
Coordinates44.7563° N, 96.6902° W
ZIP code57226
Official websiteclearlakesd.com
Census code (GEOID)4612540

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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