Clear Lake

Local offices in Clear Lake

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  125 3rd Avenue S, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  Help here

  • City servicesContact the city about city services, permits, ordinances, or other city business.
  • Utility billingAsk about city water, sewer, and garbage service or pay a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 605-874-2121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clearlakesd.com

• Library · City office

  Clear Lake City Library

  125 3rd Avenue S, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or use library computers, Wi-Fi, and reference help.
  Call 605-874-2013DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clearlakebooks.yoursdlibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Clear Lake Community Center

  218 3rd Avenue S, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  Help here

  • Community center rentalsAsk about reserving the community center hall, meeting room, or kitchen for an event.Apply online
  Call 605-874-2121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clearlakesd.com

City of Clear Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Clear Lake

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Deuel County

Clear Lake is in Deuel County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Deuel County Community Health Nurse

  Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center, 701 3rd Ave S, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  Help here

  • WICThe clinic provides WIC nutrition support by appointment for eligible families.Read more
  • Immunizations and health screeningsResidents can ask the nurse about immunizations, screenings, and family health services.
  Call 605-874-2555DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deuelcountysd.com

• Local office · Nonprofit

  South Dakota 211 Helpline

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local services for needs like food, bills, health care, and housing.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org

• Human services · County office

  Deuel County Auditor and Welfare Office

  408 4th Street W, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  Help here

  • Medical indigent assistanceCall the office to ask about help with medical costs for eligible residents.
  Call 605-874-2312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deuelcountysd.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Deuel County Clerk of Court

  408 4th Street W, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  Help here

  • Court information and filingsResidents can contact the Clerk of Court about court records, filings, and local court information.
  Call 605-874-2120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Deuel County Veterans Service Office

  408 4th Street W, Clear Lake, SD 57226

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 605-874-5030DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deuelcountysd.com

Everything in Deuel County

South Dakota programs by kind of help

These are run by South Dakota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026