Minnesota
Clara City is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,497. Residents earn $58,431 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clara City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clara City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clara City is $58,431, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Clara City is $116,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Clara City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches, including 43.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,431 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,391 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,153 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 388 |
| County GDP | $784M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,238 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.78% |
| Commute Time | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $116,500 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,017 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,063 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,238 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.78% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,670/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.9 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9574°N, 95.3677°W |
| County FIPS | 27173 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 796/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |