At a Glance
Median Income
$22,679
$17,443 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.2%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clear Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clear Lake residents earn a median household income of $22,679 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,443. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Clear Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 528/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Clear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population30
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female17% / 83%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$22,679
Per Capita$17,443
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership11.5%
Zillow$450,491
Housing Units628
Rent Burden20.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property528/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,408/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,837 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Clear Lake was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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