Clear Lake, Iowa

Clear Lake, Iowa
City
Historic Downtown Clear Lake
Historic Downtown Clear Lake
Location of Clear Lake, Iowa
Location of Clear Lake, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°8′11″N 93°22′48″W / 43.13639°N 93.38000°W / 43.13639; -93.38000
CountryUS
State Iowa
CountyCerro Gordo
Area
 • Total
13.37 sq mi (34.63 km2)
 • Land10.78 sq mi (27.92 km2)
 • Water2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2)
Elevation
1,237 ft (377 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,687
 • Density713.15/sq mi (275.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50428
Area code641
FIPS code19-14025
GNIS feature ID0455465
Websitewww.cityofclearlake.com

Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,687 at the 2020 census.[2] The city is named for the large lake on which it is located. It is the home of a number of marinas, state parks and tourism-related businesses. Clear Lake is also a major stop on Interstate 35 with many restaurants, hotels and truck stops.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.