Claremont is a small town of 80 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $66,250
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Claremont stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Claremont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Claremont city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Claremont metro area.
Metric
Claremont, SD
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Claremont's violent crime rate is 236.9 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
236.9 /100k
Property Crime
1099.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Claremont is served primarily by Langford Area School District 45-5.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Claremont, SD
National Avg
School District
Langford Area School District 45-5
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Claremont sees average highs of 21.5°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 22.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.8 inches of snow per year.
Claremont has a median home value of $74,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $66,250.
Claremont's violent crime rate is 236.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1099.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Claremont are operated by Langford Area School District 45-5.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Claremont, SD has a population of 80, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Claremont averages 21.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.5 inches
with about 37.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Claremont, South Dakota is 80 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Claremont: median home $74,000, median household income $66,250, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Claremont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.