City safety & data profile

ClearlakeCA

Clearlake, CA is a 15K-resident city in Lake County with a median household income of $41,867.

Lake County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Clearlake, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Clearlake has a population larger than 28% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $214,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 72%
By size
$41,867
Median income
$214,200
Median home
25.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Clearlake

Clearlake posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Clearlake area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Clearlake

Where Clearlake income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$41,867 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Clearlake, CA beyond the headline numbers

Clearlake sits inside Lake County, California, at roughly 38.96°N, -122.63°W. Population 15,182, $41,867 median household income. Median home value $214,200, median rent $1,240. Poverty rate 25.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Clearlake's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.1%, then short sleep duration at 38.4%. 1 hospital in/around Clearlake, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Clearlake from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,182
Clearlake
Median Income
$41,867
-38% vs avg
Median Home Value
$214,200
-6% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lake County) - Clearlake's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
68K+6%
Median Income
$60,621+66%
Median Home Value
$324,300+77%
Poverty Rate
17%-32%
Unemployment
11.1%-33%

Economics

Economics indicators for Clearlake, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
Poverty Rate
25.5% +80% vs avg
Unemployment 14.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 7.9%
Work From Home 12.2%
Public Transit 1.7%

Population

White 57.3%
African American 4%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.1%
Short Sleep Duration
38.4%
Obesity
37.3%
Physical Inactivity
34.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.9%
Current Smoking
20.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
20.4%
Diabetes
16%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.1%
Annual Checkup 71.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.3%
Stroke
5.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Clearlake, CA? ▼
Clearlake, CA has a population of 15,182 people, located in Lake County, California.
What is the median household income in Clearlake? ▼
The median household income in Clearlake, CA is $41,867 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.5%.
What is the median home value in Clearlake? ▼
The median home value in Clearlake, CA is $214,200. Median rent is $1,240/month.
What are the top health concerns in Clearlake? ▼
The top health indicators in Clearlake include High Blood Pressure (40.1%), Short Sleep Duration (38.4%), Obesity (37.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Clearlake? ▼
Clearlake has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Clearlake? ▼
The median age in Clearlake, CA is 38.8 years. 7.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Clearlake, CA is located in Lake County, California. With a population of 15K and a $41,867 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Clearlake area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Clearlake's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Clearlake area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lake County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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