Clear Lake, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,594
Unemployment
2.9%
Poverty
5.5%
Median Home
$178,000
Median Income
$61,338
Median Rent
$636
Clear Lake SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Clear Lake, IA Crime Report
245
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,255.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
38.76%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Clear Lake / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 245 | 3,255.4 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 385.3 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 332.2 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 216 | 2,870.1 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 56 | 744.1 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 153 | 2,033.0 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 93.0 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Clear Lake, IA Cost Of Living
90
Clear Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Clear Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Clear Lake | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 71 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 99 | 100 | |
Clear Lake, IA Photos
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Rankings for Clear Lake in Iowa
Map Of Clear Lake, IA
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Population over time in Clear Lake
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,594 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 7,644 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,612 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,644 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,675 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,718 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,746 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,765 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,782 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,799 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clear Lake
| Race | Clear Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Clear Lake
| Gender | Clear Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clear Lake for adults over 25
| Education | Clear Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Clear Lake, Iowa
| Income | Clear Lake | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.6% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
