Clam Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
47 Population 118/sq mi density
$71,321 Median Income $34,815 per capita
$450,000 Home Value $300,885 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Clam Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,321
5% below
$34,815 per capita
Home Value
$450,000
60% above
Zillow: $300,885
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
160%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clam Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 $300,885. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

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. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population47
Median Age73.5 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female15% / 85%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%

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$300,885
Housing Units64
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,410/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI34 (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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.