Clear Lake, WI

Clear Lake, WI

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 $73,214 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,842. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clear Lake is $172,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,876. Median rent is $910/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Clear Lake reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,160/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Clear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clear Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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