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Clear Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cerro Gordo County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
7,603
Population
705/sq mi density
$70,278
Median Income
$55,365 per capita
$235,100
Home Value
$318,177 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
410
Violent Crime/100K
1,747 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,278 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$235,100 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clear Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°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 36.3 inches. The area receives 44.4 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 | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,229 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1351°N, 93.3737°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cerro Gordo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Clear Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").