Clear Lake City, IA

Living in Clear Lake City

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Bikeability 53
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Walkability 43
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 58
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Schools 98
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Residents

7.6k Population -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

$58k Median 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

$156k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$498 Median 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 City

United States45
Iowa35
Cerro Gordo County21

Property Crime in Clear Lake City

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 City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado13
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Clear Lake City, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Clear Lake City, IA

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Newman Catholic
7 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Clear Lake City, IA

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Waldorf University
16 miles, NW
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Wartburg College
53 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Clear Lake City, IA

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Airports

Airports near Clear Lake City, IA

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