ZIP Code 95422

As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 16,685, up from 15,250 in 2010. Clearlake is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northwest of Lower Lake, at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 m) The first inhabitants of Clearlake were the Pomo Indians, who named many of the area's features, including Mount Konocti. It takes its name from Clear Lake, a lake in Lake County, California. The city is located at 38°57'30" North, 122°37'35" West. It has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Snowfall is rare, especially in the summer, and there is no snowfall in the city at all in the winter. It is located in the Central Coast Ranges of California, and is on the shores of Lake Tahoe, which is a tributary of the San Francisco Bay. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the city has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27 km²), of which 10.1 square mile (26 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles(1.3km²) of water. The population density was 1,441.3 inhabitants per square inch (556.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 11,262 (73.8%) White, 614 (4.0%) African American, 400 (2.6%) Native American, 161 (1.1%) Asian, 27 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1,805 (11.8) from other races, and 981 (6.4%) from two or more races.

History

The first inhabitants of Clearlake were the Pomo Indians, who named many of the area's features, including Mount Konocti. Beginning in 1821, enslavement and mistreatment by Spanish soldiers and missionaries, Mexican land barons, European settlers, and gold diggers, resulted in a massive wave of deaths. The result of this was massive amounts of land freed up for the white settlers who arrived during the gold rush. The Clearlake post office opened in 1923, "Konocti" then Clearlake Highlands until incorporation in 1981 when the official name became City of Clear Lake. The city's name was changed to Clearlake after the city was incorporated in 1981. It is located on the banks of the Clear Lake River, which was once a tributary of the San Francisco Bay. The town has a population of about 2,000 people, most of whom live in the Clearlake area. It was once known as the "Clear Lake Highlands" until it was incorporated as a city in 1981, when it became Clearlake. The area's name changed to "Clearlake" after the town was incorporated, and then to its current name, "City of ClearLake" after it was named after a lake in the area. The current name of the city is Clearlake, which is located in Lake County, California, and was originally known as "The Lake" or "The Big Lake" before it became "The Clear Lake" in the 1950s and "The Great Lake" after being named after the Great Lakes.

Geography

Clearlake is located at 38°57'30" North, 122°37'35" West. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27 km²) The total area is 4.27% water. The city is located in Lake County, California. It is located on the shores of Clear Lake, a body of water that is part of Lake County. The lake is home to the Clear Lake Yacht Club and the Clearlake Yacht and Country Club, which has a membership of 1,000. The Yacht & Country Club was established in 1872. The Clear Lake Lighthouse was dedicated to the memory of the original Clearlake Lighthouse keeper, John L. Leland, in 1875. The Lighthouse is now part of the Lake County Lighthouse Museum, which was founded in 1876. The City of Clearlake has a population of 2,000, with a population density of 1.7 per square mile (1.2 per km²). The city has an area of 11.1 square miles, of which 10.1 sq miles (26 km²), is land and 0.5 square miles is water. It has a latitude and longitude of 38.57°30" north, and a height of 122.37°35" west. The town has a water content of 0.3 per cent (4.27 per cent water), making it one of the smallest cities in the state of California.

Climate

Clearlake has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Diurnal temperature variation is high, especially in the summer. Snowfall is rare in Clearlake. Clearlake is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. The lake has an elevation of 2,000 feet (600 meters) and a surface of 1,000 ft (300 m) in Clear Lake. The town has a population of 1.4 million. The city is located in the Lake County, California, United States, and has an area of 2.5 square miles (4.6 km) with an altitude of 3,500 feet (1,200 m). The city has an average annual rainfall of 3.2 m (1.4 hectares) and an average yearly temperature of 4.7 °C (8.7°F) It has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and dry winters. The area has a high level of sea level rise, with an average of 3 mm (0.8 in) per year. It is located near the shore of the lake and has a warm, dry summer, and a cool, dry winter. It also has a very low sea level, with a mean monthly temperature of 4.7 degrees (1 m/s). The town is located close to the lake's shore, and the water level is low. The climate is very temperate.

Demographics

At the 2010 census Clearlake had a population of 15,250. There were 8,035 housing units at an average density of 759.4 per square mile (293.2/km²), of which 3,190 (39.7) were owner-occupied, 2,780 (34.6%) were occupied by renters and 2065 (25.7%) were vacant. At the 2000 census there were 13,142 people in 5,532 households, including 3,313 families, in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 82.4% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 2.7% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2%) Pacific Islander, and 4.8% from two or more races. 11.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The average household size was 2.48, and the average family size was 3.11. The median income for a household in Clearlake was $24,694, while the per capita income was $12,538. The city had a poverty rate of 28.6% at the time of the census of 2000, and it is expected to be at least 30% by the time the next census is conducted in 2010. The population of Clearlake in 2010 was 11,262 (73.8%) White, 614 (4.0%) African American, 400 (2.6) Native American, 161 (1.1%) Asian, 27 (0.2%), 1,805 (11.8) from other races, and 981 (6.4%) from two-or-more races.

Government

Clearlake is in California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Democrat John Garamendi. In the state legislature, it is in the 2nd Senate District and the 4th Assembly District. The town is located on the banks of the San Francisco Bay. It is home to the Clearlake Oaks Country Club, which was established in 1872. The community is also known as "The Lake" by locals. It was named after the lake's namesake, Lake Clearlake, which is located in the town's eastern part. The lake was built in the late 1800s by a group of lumber tycoons, who moved to the area after the Great Depression. The Lake is now home to a community of about 1,000 people. It has a population of about 2,000. The city is located near the San Franciso River. It's in the San Luis Valley. The area is known as the "Lake" because of its proximity to the San Francisco River, which runs through the town. The river is a tributary of the Santa Carmen Channel, which empties into the San Diego River. It also is known for its scenic beauty, and is a popular destination for hiking and camping. The Lake is also known for being one of the most beautiful beaches in the state, with many scenic overlooks. It is home to several golf courses, including the Clear Lake Golf Club, where the town has been known for years.

Infrastructure

According to a 2012 road report, approximately 44% of the city's roads are unpaved, including dozens of miles of urban residential streets. The city has a population of 1.2 million. The population of the City of Brotherly Love is 1.3 million, according to the 2012 report. The City of Brothers and Sisters is a non-profit organization based in New York City.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Clearlake, Lake County, California = 98.5. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 36. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 21. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Clearlake = 5 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 16,685 individuals with a median age of 37.4 age the population grows by 14.84% in Clearlake, Lake County, California population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,647.25 residents per square mile of area (635.98/km²). There are average 2.39 people per household in the 6,270 households with an average household income of $24,916 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 16.20% of the available work force and has dropped -1.21% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 21.38%. The number of physicians in Clearlake per 100,000 population = 116.6.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Clearlake = 27.2 inches and the annual snowfall = 1.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 66. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 262. 93 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 30.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 43, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Clearlake, Lake County, California which are owned by the occupant = 46.17%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 34 years with median home cost = $91,380 and home appreciation of -18.13%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $8.38 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,716 per student. There are 21.4 students for each teacher in the school. 8675.69% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 3.12% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 1.98% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).