Economy & Jobs — Clear Lake, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $79,415 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $55,365 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,888 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.2% |
| Retail | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 42 |
| Fast Food | 42 |
| Insurance Agencies | 32 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| Beauty Salons | 21 |
| Law Offices | 21 |
| Real Estate Offices | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
