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Clark, South Dakota

City · Population 1,167 · #57 in South Dakota
Clark, South Dakota

Clark is a city in and county seat of Clark County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,148 at the 2020 census..

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About Clark

Set in the northern part of South Dakota, Clark is a small town counting 1,167 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Clark is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 864 residents per square mile.

📰 Clark News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Clark Unique

  • Positioned in northern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clark

  • Stairs Slough Game Production Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
  • Stairs Slough State Public Shooting Area reviews ★
  • Wells Waterfowl Production Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Clark

  • Clark Elementary - 02
  • Clark High School - 01
  • Clark Middle School - 03
  • Silver Lake Colony - 07

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,167
Rank in state#57 of 310
Land area1.35 sq mi
Density864/sq mi
Coordinates44.8809, -97.7348

🗺️ Map of Clark