Clear Lake town, Wisconsin
Clear Lake town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clear Lake town is a geographic entity located in Polk County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 891. The land area covers 34.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 891 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 356 | ±46 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 405 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 356 | ±46 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 49 | ±29 |
| Median Home Value | $283,000 | ±$17,847 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,138 | ±$197 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,500 | ±$14,719 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,744 | ±$6,366 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 41 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 516 | ±117 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.8% | ±4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE
GUS Population: 897 (2024)
ID: 177641
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
209 50TH AVE, CLAYTON WI 54004-3506
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GUS Population: 45,831 (2024)
ID: 115032
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE MANAGER
100 POLK COUNTY PLZ, STE 170, BALSAM LAKE WI 54810-9082
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Clear Lake | 09-12 | Clear Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Clear Lake | 07-08 | Clear Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Clear Lake | PK-06 | Clear Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Amery, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Amery, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Amery, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Almena, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Boyceville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Boyceville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clayton, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CLEAR LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 350 FOURTH AVE., CLEAR LAKE, WI, 54005 |
(715) 263-2802
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AMERY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 104 MAPLE ST., AMERY, WI, 54001 |
(715) 268-9340
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DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 112 FRONT ST. W., DEER PARK, WI, 54007 |
(715) 269-5464
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TURTLE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 301 MAPLE ST. S., TURTLE LAKE, WI, 54889 |
(715) 986-4618
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GLENWOOD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 217 W OAK ST., GLENWOOD CITY, WI, 54013 |
(715) 265-7443
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BOYCEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 903 MAIN ST., BOYCEVILLE, WI, 54725 |
(715) 643-2106
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CARLETON A. FRIDAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 155 E. FIRST ST., NEW RICHMOND, WI, 54017 |
(715) 243-0431
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BALSAM LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 404 MAIN ST., BALSAM LAKE, WI, 54810 |
(715) 485-3215
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BARRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 10 N. 3RD ST., BARRON, WI, 54812 |
(715) 537-3881
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WOODVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 124 S MAIN ST., WOODVILLE, WI, 54028 |
(715) 698-2430
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AMERY, WI US, located 8.0 miles from Clear Lake town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5° | 3.9° | 12.7° | 1.07" | — |
| February | 26.9° | 7.4° | 17.2° | 1.14" | — |
| March | 39.5° | 20.1° | 29.8° | 1.73" | — |
| April | 53.9° | 32.9° | 43.4° | 3.04" | — |
| May | 67.1° | 45.6° | 56.3° | 3.86" | — |
| June | 76.4° | 55.4° | 65.9° | 4.80" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 60.1° | 70.4° | 4.62" | — |
| August | 78.7° | 57.8° | 68.3° | 4.16" | — |
| September | 70.7° | 49.6° | 60.2° | 3.68" | — |
| October | 56.4° | 36.3° | 46.3° | 3.06" | — |
| November | 40.2° | 24.2° | 32.2° | 1.88" | — |
| December | 26.9° | 11.6° | 19.3° | 1.50" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Clayton village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Amery city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Deer Park village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
| Turtle Lake village | Village | 10.3 mi | — |
| Emerald CDP | CDP | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5509515275. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.