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Clearfield, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County
Clearfield, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Clearfield a Good Place to Live?
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 5.7% (58% 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 $130,916. 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.
Safety & Crime
Clearfield reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.