Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake, IA

At a Glance

How Clear Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Clear Lake a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Clear Lake residents earn a median household income of $70,278 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,365. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,681 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clear Lake is $235,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,228. Median rent is $755/month, with 24.6% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Clear Lake reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,632/100K.

Education

29.7% of adults in Clear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clear Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

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