Clear Lake, Iowa

Population 7,765

Clear Lake is located in Cerro Gordo County, IA. The population is 7,765, making Clear Lake the 2nd largest city in Cerro Gordo County.

There are 4 public schools in Clear Lake with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Clear Lake is very low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Clear Lake is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Clear Lake property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Clear Lake include Lake Township, Clear Lake Township and Ventura.

Clear Lake Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.1%

Crime Rate

12.9% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 40
  • Violent Crimes: 410
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 384
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

42.94% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Clear Lake
  • 7.73 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

8 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Clear Lake, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Clear Lake's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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15 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Clear Lake, IA issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Clear Lake, IA issued 46 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 46 permits, 10 were issued for single family homes and 36 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $545
  • 1 Bedroom: $624
  • 2 Bedrooms: $821
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,065
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,246

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Environmental Hazards

8 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Clear Lake, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Clear Lake, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.98°
  • February 19.45°
  • March 33.7°
  • April 46.32°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 68.37°
  • July 72.68°
  • August 69.16°
  • September 61.15°
  • October 49.03°
  • November 34.45°
  • December 17.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Clear Lake, IA

Earthquakes
Clear Lake, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Clear Lake, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Clear Lake, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Clear Lake, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Clear Lake, IA: $51,004

Unemployment

Unemployment in Clear Lake is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.55%
White Collar - 55.45%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Clear Lake, IA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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