Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 40 min5:28 am – 9:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 43 min7:52 am – 4:36 pm
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People5,998 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.52,229 householdsMedian household income $113,973Median home value $354,600Median rent $1,163 a month84% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,994 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.7% unemployment rate75% of adults are in the labour force, 3,295 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, manufacturing 14%, construction 13%Average commute 30 minutes82% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 21°F, lows 3°F28 in of rain a year, on about 57 dayswettest month August48 in of snow a year, on about 36 days9 days above 90°F, 173 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, St Cloud Rgnl Ap station, 10 mi away
Nearby landmarksLong Lakelake · 1.3 miDallas Lakelake · under a mileClearwater Riverriver · 2.6 miBungalow Islandisland · 6.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMinnesota Veterans State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.8 mi · 616 acresClear Lake State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 2.7 mi · 80 acresSuconnix State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.0 mi · 1,007 acresMississippi Island Sherburne State Aquatic Management Area (Sherburne)state conservation land · 4.5 miMississippi Island Stearns State Aquatic Management Area (Stearns)state conservation land · 4.5 mi · 76 acresHoglund State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.8 mi · 362 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowWright County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025255 of 349 days measured84 moderate, 6 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 170main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Wright County monitors, MN
Internet at home92% of households have a broadband subscription74% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterClearwaterserves 2,129 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation981 ft299 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCommunity Behavioral Health Hospital Annandale9.8 miPost officeClearwater Post Office2.0 miTown hallClearwater City Hall2.2 miPoliceAnnandale Police Department9.3 miFire stationClearwater Fire Department2.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeSaint Cloud State University11.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55320 ZIP area.
