At a Glance
Median Income
$57,000
$28,602 per capita
Home Value
$73,100
Zillow: $204,001
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.9% smoking rate
How Claire City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Claire City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Claire City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Claire City residents earn a median household income of $57,000 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,602. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claire City is $73,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,001. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
34.6% of adults in Claire City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claire City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population102
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,000
Per Capita$28,602
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,100
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$204,001
Housing Units38
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,654/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation1,199 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Claire City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.