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Clam Lake, WI

Wisconsin

Clam Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 47. Residents earn $71,321 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
47 Population 118/sq mi density
$71,321 Median Income $34,815 per capita
$450,000 Home Value $284,716 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,321 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$450,000 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,321
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $450,000
60% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Clam Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population47
Median Age73.5 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female15% / 85%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans47.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,321
Per Capita$34,815
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$929M
Commute7 min

Housing

B
Home Value$450,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$284,716
Housing Units64
Rent Burden24.1%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,433 ft (437 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute7 min
Broadband41.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Clam Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clam Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Clam Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clam Lake is $71,321, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clam Lake is $450,000, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Clam Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Clam Lake has a population of 47 with a density of 118 people per square mile. The median age is 73.5 years, 89% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

47
Total Population
118
People / sq mi
73.5yrs
Median Age
89% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 14.9%
Female 85.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Clam Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clam Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clam Lake is $71,321, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes.

Income: Clam Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,321
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,815
Avg Weekly Wage$963
IRS Avg AGI$58,769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)627
County GDP$929M

Business (County)

Restaurants66
Healthcare56
Retail89
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,239
50% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time7.0 min
Drive Alone33.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home66.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Clam Lake is $450,000, 60% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $284,716.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$450,000
60% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$284,716

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units64
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,239
50% above US avg
Effective Rate1.16%
Clam Lake has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.9 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.9 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,433 ft (437 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates46.1544°N, 90.9058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.7-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.9%
D 51.6%

Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density118/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants66
Retail Stores89

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute7.0 min
Drive Alone33.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home66.7%

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