Clearfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
444 Population 373/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $28,173 per capita
$63,000 Home Value $150,794 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Clearfield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,083
37% below
$28,173 per capita
Home Value
$63,000
78% below
Zillow: $150,794
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Clearfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clearfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
22%
Rent
58%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clearfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clearfield residents earn a median household income of $47,083 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,173. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clearfield is $63,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,794. Median rent is $675/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Education

16.0% of adults in Clearfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clearfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population444
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$28,173
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,000
Rent$675
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$150,794
Housing Units182
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,248 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Clearfield was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.