Clear Lake, IA
Living in Clear Lake
Bikeability53
Walkability43
Commute95
Public Transit28
Affordability77
Public Safety81
Airports20
Hospitals85
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.6kPopulation-202 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
62%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
18 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$498Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas3%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Clear Lake
United States45
Iowa35
Cerro Gordo County21
Property Crime in Clear Lake
United States48
Iowa43
Cerro Gordo County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clear Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado13
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Clear Lake, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Clear Lake, IA
Newman Catholic
7 miles, E
North Iowa Christian School
9 miles, E
Kanawha Christian School
25 miles, SW
St Pauls Lutheran School
28 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Clear Lake, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
7 miles, E
Waldorf University
16 miles, NW
Wartburg College
53 miles, SE
University of Northern Iowa
63 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Clear Lake, IA
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
8 miles, E
Hancock County Health System
22 miles, W
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
23 miles, SW
Franklin General Hospital
29 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Clear Lake, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
63 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
69 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
112 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
118 miles, NE