At a Glance
Median Income
$48,438
$28,288 per capita
Home Value
$104,400
Zillow: $257,622
Median Rent
$782/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
19.6% smoking rate
How Clearbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clearbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clearbrook a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clearbrook residents earn a median household income of $48,438 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,288. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clearbrook is $104,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,622. Median rent is $782/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
22.4% of adults in Clearbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clearbrook has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population634
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,294/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,438
Per Capita$28,288
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent$782
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$257,622
Housing Units262
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,328 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Clearbrook was built in 1973.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.