Housing by town in Clay County, South Dakota
Clay County, South Dakota has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $770 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $741 in 2015–2019 (+3.9%; Down after inflation).
Wakonda has the highest median gross rent ($807) and Irene the lowest ($756).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $770 (±$55)
- Households that rent
- 49.2%
- Median household income
- $56,850
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Clay County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Township | — | 40.3% | $125,714 | $181,300 | $1,854 |
| Fairview Township (Clay County) | — | 19.5% | $99,219 | $297,600 | $1,464 |
| Garfield Township (Clay County) | — | 16.1% | $250,000 or more | $542,600 | — |
| Glenwood Township (Clay County) | — | 2.2% | $84,600 | $355,000 | $3,324 |
| Irene | $756 | 30.6% | $66,563 | $87,300 | $1,395 |
| Meckling Township | — | 20.2% | $74,750 | $277,300 | $2,500 |
| Norway Township (Clay County) | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Clay County) | — | 22.5% | $86,944 | — | $1,592 |
| Prairie Center Township (Clay County) | — | 40.5% | $85,114 | $378,800 | — |
| Riverside Township (Clay County) | — | 0.0% | $106,719 | $326,900 | $2,318 |
| Spirit Mound Township | — | 7.7% | $164,643 | $355,200 | $3,048 |
| Star Township | — | 0.0% | — | $340,000 | $1,929 |
| Vermillion | $764 | 58.0% | $50,456 | $219,000 | $3,214 |
| Vermillion Township (Clay County) | — | 22.3% | — | — | — |
| Wakonda | $807 | 17.2% | $61,250 | $107,100 | $1,680 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,100 | $36,800 | $58,900 |
| 2 people | $25,250 | $42,050 | $67,300 |
| 3 people | $28,400 | $47,300 | $75,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,800 | $90,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,000 | $97,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,200 | $104,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,400 | $111,050 |
How the places in Clay County rank across South Dakota
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Crime reported to police in Clay County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 162 | 208 | 1,351 | 15,391 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 24 | 155 | 161 | 1,040 | 15,483 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 26 | 170 | 149 | 973 | 15,319 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Clay County recorded 26 violent and 149 property crimes, 170 and 973 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Clay County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion Police Department | 11,916 | 22 | 136 |
| Clay County Sheriff's Office | 3,403 | 4 | 13 |
ZIP codes in Clay County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57069 | 13,091 | $768 | $231,200 | $53,327 | 53.8% |
| 57010 | 755 | — | $296,400 | $93,611 | 33.9% |
| 57073 | 564 | $694 | $116,200 | $73,281 | 23.2% |
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Questions about Clay County
What is the crime rate in Clay County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Clay County recorded 170 violent and 973 property crimes per 100,000 residents (26 violent and 149 property crimes in all).
Which place in Clay County has the highest rent?
Wakonda has the highest median gross rent, $807 (±$275) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Clay County has the lowest rent?
Irene has the lowest median gross rent, $756 (±$162) a month.
What is the median rent in Clay County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Clay County is $770 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Clay County, SD
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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