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Clark, SD
City in Clark County, South Dakota.
Population
1,359
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,004
ZIP codes
0
Clark and its ZIP codes
Clark at a glance
- Clark is about 84 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 60th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $58,750, 22% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800 (52% below South Dakota) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Clark, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clark, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (479), Mexican Americans (160), Norwegian Americans (158).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Clark.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,196
1,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.21M
FY 2026, $13,085 per person
How people get to work
Clark, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clark, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 3°F
24.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clark, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Clark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest ColonyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Silver Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Garden CityTown | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| RaymondTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Fordham ColonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| NaplesTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HenryTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Clark ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Mayfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BradleyTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| CrockerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| ViennaTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| DolandCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Willow LakeCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Hillside ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WallaceTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clark, SD in?
- Clark is in Clark County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Clark, SD?
- About 1,359 people live in Clark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clark?
- Nearby places include Hillcrest Colony (5.5 mi), Silver Lake Colony (6.4 mi), Garden City (9.4 mi), Raymond (10 mi), Fordham Colony (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023