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Clear Lake
  • Town in Iowa
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Clear Lake

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 17 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Clear Lake is a town in Iowa with a population of 7,673. Clear Lake is in Cerro Gordo County. Living in Clear Lake offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clear Lake there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Clear Lake and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Clear Lake are above average.
    Population
    7,673
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $191,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $676
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      213.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      66.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      480.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,441.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      93
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Clear Lake

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,036
    National
    $69,021
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