At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$29,441 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
Zillow: $236,841
Median Rent
$650/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Clare Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clare's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clare a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clare residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,441. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clare is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,841. Median rent is $650/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Clare reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 584/100K.
Education
3.8% of adults in Clare hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clare has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population179
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$29,441
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$650
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$236,841
Housing Units66
Rent Burden16.7%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property584/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,214 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Clare was founded in 1882.
The median home in Clare was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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