Clay County, SD

County in South Dakota, Midwest · ranked on 42 metrics

Rank among US counties

Clay County, SD is a county in South Dakota with a population of 14,872 (2,076th of 3,094). It ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 43rd of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (169th of 3,094), Average Commute (Minutes) (573rd of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Poverty Rate (%) (2,602nd of 3,094), Median Household Income (2,295th of 3,093), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,924th of 2,916).

Population
14,872
2,076th highest of 3,094
Density
36.1
1,748th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-0.88%
2,096th highest of 3,094
Area
412
2,418th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
South Dakota

At a glance

Median household income
$56,850
2,295th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$232,300
1,046th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$770
2,299th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
2.1%
3,044th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
19.7%
493rd highest of 3,094
College degree
45.4%
169th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
39.8%
959th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
8.4%
2,248th highest of 2,916
Average commute
20 minutes
2,522nd highest of 3,094
Home broadband
90.6%
704th highest of 3,094
Climate
47.8°F average
19°F in January, 74°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +6.5
45.5% Republican, 52.0% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Unemployment Rate (%)2.1%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 43rd of 3,094
  2. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)45.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    169th of 3,094
  3. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 352nd of 2,916
  4. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)16.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 495th of 2,916
  5. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)33.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 545th of 3,094
  6. Average Commute (Minutes)19.5
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    573rd of 3,094
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)8.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 632nd of 2,916
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    704th of 3,094
  9. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$770
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 785th of 3,090
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year865
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,169th of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)19.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,602nd of 3,094
  2. Heating Degree Days per Year7,107
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,474th of 3,050
  3. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)19.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,214th of 2,916
  4. Median Household Income$56,850
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,295th of 3,093
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)39.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,924th of 2,916
  6. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$232,300
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,046th of 3,092
  7. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,808th of 2,916
  8. Median Income$56,850
    Poorest Counties
    1,202nd of 2,000
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,335th of 2,916
  10. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,202nd of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (60), weakest Economics (60). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Data stories that include Clay County, SD

Each story charts two statistics across US counties, Clay County, SD among them. Its values are under each title.

Quick answers

What is the population of Clay County, SD?
Clay County, SD has a population of 14,872, 2,076th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Clay County, SD rank best at?
Among US counties, Clay County, SD ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 43rd of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (169th of 3,094); Average Commute (Minutes) (573rd of 3,094).
Where does Clay County, SD rank worst?
Clay County, SD ranks lowest for Poverty Rate (%) (2,602nd of 3,094); Median Household Income (2,295th of 3,093); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,924th of 2,916).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Clay County, SD?
Rankodex ranks Clay County, SD on 42 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

42 metrics with a value for this place, in 11 topics