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Clear Lake
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Clear Lake, South Dakota, is a small, friendly community set around its scenic namesake lake. Known for its peaceful tempo and strong sense of local pride, visitors enjoy small-town hospitality and outdoor recreation. It's an affordable, off-the-beaten-path destination perfect for relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
1,099
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.75°, -96.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,735
Local Cost
$1,015
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
65
English
99
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-7.9°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-41.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
638 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ATY
Distance
42 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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