Median Income
$22,679
70% lower than US avg
Home Value
$144,400
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$679
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.2%
34% lower than US avg
How Clear Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population30
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female17% / 83%
Largest GroupWhite 20%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$22,679
Per Capita$17,443
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$553M
Commute20 min
Housing
B
Home Value$144,400
Rent$679
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity36.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation1,837 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.3%
Libraries1
Is Clear Lake a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Clear Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Clear Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Clear Lake is $22,679, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Clear Lake is $144,400, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $679 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Clear Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches, including 60.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Clear Lake has a population of 30 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 68.1 years, 75% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (76.7%), with 20% White, 3.3% Black.
Population
68.1yrs
Median Age
75% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Clear Lake vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Clear Lake vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Clear Lake is $22,679, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Clear Lake vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,679 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $17,443 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,094 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 200 |
| County GDP | $553M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Clear Lake is $144,400, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $679 (42% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $144,400 |
| 49% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $679 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 20.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
In Clear Lake, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Clear Lake vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,408/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
Crime Rates: Clear Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Clear Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 27.5 inches |
| 28% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 60.7 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7563°N, 96.6902°W |
| County FIPS | 46039 |