At a Glance
Median Income
$71,321
$34,815 per capita
Home Value
$450,000
Zillow: $284,716
Violent Crime
382/100K
4,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Clam Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clam Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clam Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clam Lake residents earn a median household income of $71,321 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,815. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clam Lake is $450,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,716. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Clam Lake reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,453/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Clam Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. 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.
Data Overview
People
Population47
Median Age73.5 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female15% / 85%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans47.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,321
Per Capita$34,815
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
B
Home Value$450,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$284,716
Housing Units64
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property4,453/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,433 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Clam Lake was built in 1993.
66.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.