Iowa
Clearfield is a small town in Iowa with a population of 444. Residents earn $47,083 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clearfield receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clearfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clearfield is $47,083, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Clearfield is $63,000, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Clearfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 20.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,083 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,173 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,359 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 192 |
| County GDP | $376M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.65% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $63,000 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $130,916 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.9% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.65% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,565/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,248 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8006°N, 94.4830°W |
| County FIPS | 19173 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |