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Clear Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Polk County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,050
Population
404/sq mi density
$73,214
Median Income
$31,842 per capita
$172,100
Home Value
$286,876 Zillow
$910
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
1,160 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,214 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,100 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clear Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°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.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,163 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2480°N, 92.2678°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in |
Clear Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").