At a Glance
Median Income
$38,669
$40,721 per capita
Home Value
$206,000
Zillow: $258,724
Median Rent
$1,352/mo
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
20.6% smoking rate
How Clearlake Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clearlake Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clearlake Oaks a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clearlake Oaks residents earn a median household income of $38,669 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,721. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,657 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clearlake Oaks is $206,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,724. Median rent is $1,352/month, with 41.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
11.6% of adults in Clearlake Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clearlake Oaks has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,174
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,669
Per Capita$40,721
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$2,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
B+
Home Value$206,000
Rent$1,352
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$258,724
Housing Units1,685
Rent Burden41.0%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.6%
Premature Death12,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,330 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Clearlake Oaks was built in 1976.
11.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.