Clara City, MN

Clara City, Minnesota

Clara City, Minnesota, in Chippewa county, is 72 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 102 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,393 residents.

The People and Families of Clara City

In Clara City, about 59% of adults are married. People in Clara City have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clara City had a median family income of $45,189.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Clara City.

Clara City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Clara City was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Clara City, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Clara City let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Clara City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Clara City, MN

Comparing Clara City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Clara City Almanac

Clara City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clara City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clara City High Schools (2004)

M.A.C.C.R.A.Y. SR.
711 WOLVERINE DR.
320-847-2478
Serves 284 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

M.A.C.C.R.A.Y. ALP
430 N. MAIN ST.
320-847-3525
A Non-traditional School
Serves 12 students.

Clara City Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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