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Clare, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Webster County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
179
Population
358/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$29,441 per capita
$77,500
Home Value
$236,841 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
130
Violent Crime/100K
584 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clare experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5874°N, 94.3444°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Clare has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.8").