Indiana
Clear Lake is a small town in Indiana with a population of 409. Residents earn $101,563 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Clear Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Clear Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Clear Lake is $101,563, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Clear Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Clear Lake is $741,500, making it a premium housing market at 163% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Clear Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,563 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $107,866 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $991 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,886 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $2,202M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 123 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,053 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.55% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $741,500 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $740,182 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,188 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.5% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,053 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.55% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,807/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7390°N, 84.8344°W |
| County FIPS | 26059 |
Winner: Republican by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 123 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |