Clear Lake, WI

Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Clear Lake, Wisconsin, in Polk county, is 45 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 1,051.

The People and Families of Clear Lake

In Clear Lake, about 53% of adults are married. Lots of people in Clear Lake live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clear Lake had a median family income of $44,219.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Clear Lake residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clear Lake Housing

In Clear Lake, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Clear Lake without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Clear Lake, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Clear Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Clear Lake, WI

Comparing Clear Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Clear Lake Almanac

Clear Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Clear Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Clear Lake residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Clear Lake, 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

Clear Lake High Schools (2004)

CLEAR LAKE HI
1101 3RD ST SW
715-263-2113
Serves 215 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Clear Lake Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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