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Clarinda, IA
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Clarinda, IA
At a Glance
How Clarinda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarinda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Clarinda a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clarinda residents earn a median household income of $50,644 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,862. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarinda is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,460. Median rent is $653/month, with 27.1% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Clarinda reports 448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,551/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Clarinda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarinda has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.