Clearwater, MN

Clearwater, Minnesota

Clearwater, Minnesota, in Wright county, is 11 miles SE of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Clearwater has a population of 858.

The People and Families of Clearwater

In Clearwater, about 60% of adults are married. Clearwater is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clearwater had a median family income of $46,771.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Clearwater residents, with $4,200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clearwater Housing

In Clearwater, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Clearwater, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Clearwater, MN

Comparing Clearwater 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Clearwater Almanac

Clearwater Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Clearwater Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Clearwater, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clearwater Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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