At a Glance
Median Income
$72,266
$31,064 per capita
Home Value
$191,500
Zillow: $259,760
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
1,333/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Clearwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clearwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clearwater a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clearwater residents earn a median household income of $72,266 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,064. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clearwater is $191,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,760. Median rent is $1,002/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Clearwater reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,333/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Clearwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clearwater has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,536
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,249/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,266
Per Capita$31,064
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,500
Rent$1,002
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$259,760
Housing Units862
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property1,333/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault157/100K
Burglary196/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,289 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Clearwater was founded in 1870.
The median home in Clearwater was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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