Clay County , South Dakota
Population: 15,133 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $58,794 Home $221,800 Rent $736/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 15,133 residents, Clay County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Dakota and neighboring counties alike.
$58,794
Median Income
household
$221,800
Home Value
median
$736/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $58,794 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,412 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| Median Home Value | $221,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $736/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 51.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 15,133 |
| Median Age | 24.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 46.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.8%
Obesity
10.3%
Diabetes
12.4%
Smoking
30.0%
High Blood Pressure
21.7%
No Physical Activity
24.3%
Depression
31.4%
Insufficient Sleep
72.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 20.5 · 20th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
60.18
🔥 Wildfire
41.70
❄️ Winter Storm
71.96
🌍 Earthquake
13.26
☀️ Drought
72.55
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