Clara City, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,497 Population 796/sq mi density
$58,431 Median Income $29,391 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $257,503 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,431 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Clara City, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,431
22% below
$29,391 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
59% below
Zillow: $257,503
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Clara City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clara City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
41%
Rent
91%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clara City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clara City residents earn a median household income of $58,431 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,391. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clara City is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,503. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

14.0% of adults in Clara City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clara City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,497
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density796/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,431
Per Capita$29,391
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent$1,063
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$257,503
Housing Units715
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,067 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Clara City was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.