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Crime in Clear Lake summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Clear Lake. Key points include:
There were 142 total crimes in Clear Lake in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Clear Lake is 1,884.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Clear Lake is 252.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Clear Lake is 1,632.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Clear Lake is -11.09% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Clear Lake Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Clear Lake / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 142 | 1,884.3 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 252.1 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 199.0 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 123 | 1,632.2 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 185.8 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 98 | 1,300.4 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 146.0 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Clear Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clear Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clear Lake is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clear Lake is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Clear Lake is $322,830.
The median income in Clear Lake is $79,415.
Clear Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clear Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clear Lake | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Clear Lake, IA Weather
The average high in Clear Lake is 55.7° and the average low is 35.6°.
There are 65.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.7 inches of precipitation each year with 39.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clear Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 65.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Clear Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clear Lake
The current population in Clear Lake is 7,607. The population has decreased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,607 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 7,603 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 7,642 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 7,673 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 7,594 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 7,597 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,644 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,612 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,644 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,675 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,718 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,746 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,765 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,782 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,799 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clear Lake
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Clear Lake is:
94.8% White with 7,211 White residents.
0.2% African American with 18 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 133 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 2 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 73 Two Or More residents.
2.2% Hispanic with 170 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clear Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Clear Lake
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Clear Lake is 50.1% female with 3,811 female residents.
Clear Lake is 49.9% male with 3,796 male residents.
| Gender | Clear Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clear Lake for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Clear Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clear Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clear Lake, Iowa
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2.4% of households in Clear Lake earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Clear Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Clear Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Clear Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Clear Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.1% of households in Clear Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Clear Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.4% of households in Clear Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.3% of households in Clear Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.3% of households in Clear Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clear Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.1% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.3% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
