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Clearlake, California

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Population in 2022: 16,693 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: +27.0%
 
Males: 8,278  (49.6%)
Females: 8,415  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

39.3 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95422.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,399 (it was $19,863 in 2000)
Clearlake:

$37,399
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,001 (it was $12,538 in 2000)

Clearlake city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $189,828 (it was $63,800 in 2000)
Clearlake:

$189,828
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $209,890; detached houses: $274,170; mobile homes: $123,228

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,037.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clearlake: 91.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.7%
(27.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 54.5% for Black residents, 16.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.2% for American Indian residents, 18.8% for other race residents, 16.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Clearlake, CA (2022)
    • 9,14754.9%White alone
    • 5,42332.6%Hispanic
    • 1,2937.8%Two or more races
    • 5703.4%Black alone
    • 2101.3%American Indian alone
    • 1350.8%Asian alone
    • 150.09%Other race alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 81 registered sex offenders living in Clearlake, California as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clearlake is 189 to 1.


Crime rates in Clearlake by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		2
(13.1)		0
(0.0)		2
(13.0)		2
(13.1)		2
(13.4)		2
(13.4)		5
(33.2)		1
(6.6)		1
(6.7)		4
(26.6)		1
(6.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.9)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		13
(85.2)		9
(59.0)		14
(90.7)		20
(130.6)		13
(87.0)		12
(80.5)		6
(39.9)		19
(125.3)		17
(113.2)		16
(106.4)		19
(123.4)		13
(85.1)		12
(71.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		21
(137.6)		20
(131.1)		21
(136.1)		26
(169.8)		21
(140.5)		16
(107.3)		27
(179.5)		37
(244.0)		37
(246.4)		21
(139.7)		36
(233.8)		31
(203.0)		17
(100.6)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		42
(275.2)		44
(288.5)		106
(687.0)		122
(796.8)		89
(595.3)		67
(449.2)		79
(525.1)		92
(606.7)		89
(592.6)		68
(452.2)		63
(409.1)		83
(543.6)		113
(668.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		166
(1,088)		188
(1,233)		251
(1,627)		273
(1,783)		309
(2,067)		282
(1,891)		223
(1,482)		237
(1,563)		214
(1,425)		188
(1,250)		146
(948.1)		97
(635.3)		119
(704.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		307
(2,012)		310
(2,033)		367
(2,379)		319
(2,083)		292
(1,953)		319
(2,139)		302
(2,007)		336
(2,216)		273
(1,818)		220
(1,463)		210
(1,364)		179
(1,172)		162
(958.5)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		84
(550.4)		86
(563.9)		81
(525.0)		83
(542.1)		89
(595.3)		80
(536.4)		89
(591.6)		104
(685.8)		134
(892.3)		98
(651.7)		104
(675.3)		106
(694.3)		78
(461.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)		4
(26.2)		2
(13.1)		15
(97.2)		18
(117.6)		13
(87.0)		8
(53.6)		6
(39.9)		10
(65.9)		17
(113.2)		7
(46.6)		11
(71.4)		24
(157.2)		6
(35.5)
City-Data.com crime index391.3357.0527.8592.4527.9474.1488.6560.8540.2468.8438.6384.7357.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Clearlake, CA

Crime rate in Clearlake detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 35 (22 officers - 21 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.45
California average:

2.30
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Ancestries: Irish (10.0%), English (7.0%), American (6.8%), German (5.0%), Italian (3.7%), Portuguese (2.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 1400 feet

Land area: 10.2 square miles.

Population density: 1,640 people per square mile   (low).

Clearlake, California map

1,777 residents are foreign born (9.1% Latin America).

This city:

10.7%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,704 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $989 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Rosa, CA (35.1 miles , pop. 147,595).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (68.4 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (411.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Lower Lake, CA (1.8 miles ),
Clearlake Riviera, CA (2.2 miles ),
Clearlake Oaks, CA (2.3 miles ),
Soda Bay, CA (3.0 miles ),
Cobb, CA (3.1 miles ),
Kelseyville, CA (3.3 miles ),
Hidden Valley Lake, CA (3.3 miles ),
Lucerne, CA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 38.95 N, Longitude: 122.63 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -608 (-3.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,406 (52.4%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 707

Distribution of median household income in Clearlake, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Clearlake, CA in 2022

Clearlake satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $211,300
  • 2021: 11 buildings, average cost: $125,700
  • 2020: 20 buildings, average cost: $229,300
  • 2019: 17 buildings, average cost: $229,300
  • 2018: 7 buildings, average cost: $207,700
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $125,400
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $164,200
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $192,000
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $170,300
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $181,500
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $201,800
  • 2011: 9 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $185,300
  • 2009: 14 buildings, average cost: $166,600
  • 2008: 25 buildings, average cost: $146,000
  • 2007: 115 buildings, average cost: $136,000
  • 2006: 195 buildings, average cost: $128,300
  • 2005: 55 buildings, average cost: $121,600
  • 2004: 45 buildings, average cost: $121,600
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $106,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Clearlake, CA residents
Average permit cost in Clearlake, CA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.9%
California:

5.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +1,274 (+10.7%).
Most common industries in Clearlake, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
  • Educational services (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.9%)
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
  • Social assistance (7.5%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Clearlake, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)

Average climate in Clearlake, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 64.2. This is about average.

City:

64.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 25.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 10.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 10.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.4
U.S.:

8.1

Earthquake activity:

Clearlake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 7355% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 68.9 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 196.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 123.3 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 135.8 miles away from the city center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 173.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 178.3 miles away from Clearlake center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lake County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 6, Fires: 5, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 5, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clearlake topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Clearlake:

  • ST HELENA HOSPITAL-CLEARLAKE (Voluntary non-profit - Church, 15630 18TH AVE - HWY 53)
  • MEADOWOOD NURSING CENTER (3805 DEXTER LANE)
  • CLEARLAKE DIALYSIS CENTER (14400 OLYMPIC DRIVE)

Heliports located in Clearlake:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clearlake:

  • Santa Rosa Junior College (about 35 miles; Santa Rosa, CA; Full-time enrollment: 13,047)
  • Mendocino College (about 37 miles; Ukiah, CA; FT enrollment: 2,263)
  • Sonoma State University (about 43 miles; Rohnert Park, CA; FT enrollment: 7,796)
  • Napa Valley College (about 51 miles; Napa, CA; FT enrollment: 3,780)
  • University of California-Davis (about 56 miles; Davis, CA; FT enrollment: 30,845)
  • Solano Community College (about 57 miles; Fairfield, CA; FT enrollment: 5,790)
  • Yuba College (about 60 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)

Public high schools in Clearlake:

  • RICHARD H. LEWIS ALTERNATIVE (Students: 11, Location: 15850 DAM RD EX, Grades: KG-12)
  • BLUE HERON (Location: 15850 DAM RD., Grades: 9-11)
  • CLEARLAKE CREATIVITY (Location: 6945 OLD HIGHWAY 53, Grades: KG-12)

Private high school in Clearlake:

  • ZEMORAH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 12, Location: 14110 LAKESHORE DR, Grades: KG-10)

Public elementary/middle schools in Clearlake:

  • HIGHLANDS ACADEMY (Students: 412, Location: 15850-A DAM RD. EXT., Grades: 2-8)
  • POMO (Students: 276, Location: 3350 ACACIA ST., Grades: KG-8)
  • BURNS VALLEY (Students: 249, Location: 3620 PINE ST., Grades: KG-8)

Private elementary/middle school in Clearlake:

  • CLEARLAKE SDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 11, Location: 15150 DAVIS AVE, Grades: 1-7)
See full list of schools located in Clearlake

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Clearlake: Hrutky Egg Ranch (A), South Shore Senior Citizens Center (B), Redbud Branch Lake County Library (C), Clearlake City Hall (D), Lake County Fire Protection District Station 72 (E), Lake County Fire Protection District Station 71 (F), Lake County Fire Protection District Station 70 Headquarters (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Burns Valley Mall Shopping Center (1), Highlands Shopping Center (2), Clear Lake Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clearlake include: Church of Christ (A), Church of the Nazarene (B), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (C), Apostolic Community Church (D), Calvary Chapel of Clearlake (E), Clearlake Community United Methodist Church (F), First Assembly of God Church (G), First Baptist Church (H), Neighborhood Pentecostal Holiness Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Borax Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Burns Valley (A), Herndon Creek (B), Seigler Canyon Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Clearlake include: Austin Park (1), Redbud Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Best Western El Grande Inn (15135 Lakeshore Drive) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Randy Hennis - Baseball player.

Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Clearlake that have no violations reported:

  • HAVY'S RESTAURANT (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.3%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

12.1%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

People in group quarters in Clearlake in 2010:

  • 250 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 94 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 59 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 33 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 15 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 9 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in Clearlake in 2000:

  • 96 people in nursing homes
  • 19 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 3 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Clearlake (2011 data):

  • Bank of the West: Clearlake Branch at 15050 Olympic Drive, branch established on 1962/09/17. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • Westamerica Bank: Clearlake Branch at 15342 Lakeshore Drive, branch established on 1974/10/28. Info updated 2011/06/21: Bank assets: $4,998.1 mil, Deposits: $4,253.2 mil, headquarters in San Rafael, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 98 total offices, Holding Company: Westamerica Bancorporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Clearlake Branch at 14918 Olympic Drive, branch established on 1912/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Clearlake:

Marital status in Clearlake, CA
  • Never married: 39.7%
  • Now married: 32.7%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 16.3%

For population 25 years and over in Clearlake:

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 15.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
California average:

15.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Clearlake
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Clearlake:

(Clearlake, California Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Clearlake, CA (based on Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,8576
Evangelical Protestant5,37344
Other3,08016
Mainline Protestant1,14114
Orthodox501
None48,164-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
This county:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Lake County:

3.26 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
This county:

6.20 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lake County:

8.3%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Lake County:

23.7%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lake County:

14.4%
California:

17.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Clearlake:

49.1%
California:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.4%
California:

48.0%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
California:

28.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Clearlake:

21.8%
California:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Clearlake:

12.0%
State:

11.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.4%
California:

31.5%

General health condition:
Clearlake:

53.0%
California:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Clearlake:

75.9%
California:

80.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clearlake, CA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 27$205,668$91,4082$8,091
Streets and Highways 7$30,744$52,7040$0
Police - Other 5$27,583$66,1991$12,912
Other Government Administration 4$29,820$89,4607$3,905
Other and Unallocable 4$22,596$67,7883$47,923
Parks and Recreation 2$11,182$67,0920$0
Financial Administration 1$13,186$158,2321$781
Housing and Community Development (Local) 1$6,143$73,7161$2,088
Totals for Government 51$346,922$81,62915$75,700

Clearlake government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $197,000 ($11.80)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $3,925,000 ($235.13)
    Central Staff Services: $1,384,000 ($82.91)
    Regular Highways: $595,000 ($35.64)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $573,000 ($34.33)
    Housing and Community Development: $416,000 ($24.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $205,000 ($12.28)
    Financial Administration: $171,000 ($10.24)
    Health - Other: $125,000 ($7.49)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $679,000 ($40.68)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $157,000 ($9.41)
    Housing and Community Development: $68,000 ($4.07)
    General - Other: $23,000 ($1.38)
    Police Protection: $15,000 ($0.90)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($0.30)

Clearlake government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $813,000 ($48.70)
    Housing and Community Development: $252,000 ($15.10)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $45,000 ($2.70)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($0.42)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $751,000 ($44.99)
    General Revenue - Other: $483,000 ($28.93)
    Rents: $144,000 ($8.63)
    Fines and Forfeits: $15,000 ($0.90)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $489,000 ($29.29)
    Other: $452,000 ($27.08)
    General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($0.66)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,917,000 ($174.74)
    Property: $1,885,000 ($112.92)
    Public Utilities Sales: $451,000 ($27.02)
    Other Selective Sales: $283,000 ($16.95)
    Other License: $165,000 ($9.88)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $55,000 ($3.29)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $31,000 ($1.86)

Clearlake government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,610,000 ($875.22)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,180,000 ($849.46)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $430,000 ($25.76)

Clearlake government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $26,409,000 ($1582.04)
Businesses in Clearlake, CA
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Rite Aid1
Best Western1Safeway1
Carl\s Jr.1Sears1
Curves1Subway2
FedEx1Taco Bell1
GNC1Travelodge1
H&R Block1True Value1
Jack In The Box1U-Haul1
Jones New York2U.S. Cellular1
MasterBrand Cabinets2UPS2
McDonald's1Vons1
Nike1Walmart1
RadioShack1

Strongest AM radio stations in Clearlake:

  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KIQI (1010 AM; 35 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF SAN FRANCISCO LICENSE CORP.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KNEW (910 AM; 20 kW; OAKLAND, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clearlake:

  • KNDL (89.9 FM; ANGWIN, CA; Owner: HOWELL MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLVR (91.9 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXTS (100.9 FM; CALISTOGA, CA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • KXBX-FM (98.3 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KSXY (98.7 FM; MIDDLETOWN, CA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KBBF (89.1 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: BILINGUAL B/CING. FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KFGY (92.9 FM; HEALDSBURG, CA; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF SANTA ROSA LICENSE LLC)
  • KRCB-FM (91.1 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: RURAL CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KWNE (94.5 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BROADCASTING CORP. OF MENDICINO CTY.)
  • KQPM (105.9 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • K296ES (107.1 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KNTI (99.5 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • K242AH (96.3 FM; KELSEYVILLE, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • K242AD (96.3 FM; BOONVILLE, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KRSH (95.9 FM; HEALDSBURG, CA; Owner: DEAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKCY (103.1 FM; COLUSA, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KRCX-FM (99.9 FM; MARYSVILLE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K284AG (104.7 FM; WOODLAND, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KUKI-FM (103.3 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KZYZ (91.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Clearlake:

  • K15FJ (Channel 15; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
  • K26GK (Channel 26; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
  • K33CH (Channel 33; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
  • K64AZ (Channel 64; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
  • K46DR (Channel 46; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
  • K54CY (Channel 54; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
  • K52AJ (Channel 52; LAKEPORT, ETC., CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
  • K56AW (Channel 56; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
  • K58AW (Channel 58; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: THE LAKE COUNTY TELEVISION CLUB)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Clearlake fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.5mTotal length
  • $197,000Total costs
  • 8,428Total average daily traffic
  • 877Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,292Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Clearlake)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Clearlake, CA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • SF40837B, 16520 Davis St (Lat: 38.957611 Lon: -122.600000), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQLN340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17800.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2020, Expiration Date: 03/12/2030, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • SF 18720A, 3000 State Hwy 53 (Lat: 38.962917 Lon: -122.609056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQOI899,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11445.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2011, Expiration Date: 10/12/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2013, Certifier: Roger D Linquist, Registrant: Telecommunications Law Professionals Pllc, 875 15th Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 789-3113, Fax: (202) 789-3112, Email:

  • Civic Center, 7000 South Center (Lat: 38.933972 Lon: -122.618667), Type: Bant, Structure height: 7.6 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQRH282,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2023, Expiration Date: 05/13/2033, Certifier: Shane French, Registrant: Lake County, 255 N Forbes, Lakeport, CA 95453, Phone: (707) 263-2845, Fax: (707) 263-2548, Email:

  • Water Tank, 3594 Filmore Avenue (Lat: 38.960306 Lon: -122.623861), Type: Tank, Structure height: 9.6 m, Call Sign: WQVC696,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/02/2015, Expiration Date: 01/02/2025, Certifier: Shane French, Registrant: Lake County, 255 N Forbes, Lakeport, CA 95453, Phone: (707) 263-2845, Fax: (707) 263-2548, Email:

  • Clearlake, 16080 Davis Street (Lat: 38.954583 Lon: -122.611056), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQYC662,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 08/17/2016, Expiration Date: 08/17/2026, Certifier: William Wegener, Registrant: Mediacom California LLC, One Mediacom Way, Mediacom Park, NY 10918, Phone: (845) 443-2602, Fax: (845) 698-4097, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

95 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Clearlake)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: BENNER DANIEL B PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CORVAIR GO-140 (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4093Z, N4093Z, N-4093Z, Serial Number: A1995P, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 08/12/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 01/10/2011
    Registrant (Individual): William J Ford, 3980 Vista Robles Way, Clearlake, CA 95422
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4448L, N4448L, N-4448L, Serial Number: 17254541, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/26/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 03/26/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Lawrence A Babb, 3341 Lilac Ave, Clearlake, CA 95422, Other Owners: Pascual Puertolas
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 55148, N55148, N-55148, Serial Number: 28-7325333, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 07/09/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Sidney D Lierle, 15033 Austin Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422
  • Aircraft: BEECH C23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6628J, N6628J, N-6628J, Serial Number: M-2182, Airworthiness Date: 05/09/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 09/14/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Michael N Samac, 14950 Laguna Ave, Clearlake, CA 95422
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T182T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TIO-540-AK1A (235 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 943GC, N943GC, N-943GC, Serial Number: 9083, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 07/25/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 01/17/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Law Offices Of J Chrisp, 15322 Lakeshore Dr Fl 3rd, Clearlake, CA 95422
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72017, N72017, N-72017, Serial Number: 3444, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/07/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 1550 Palace Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/07/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 64. The highest number of fires - 134 took place in 2013, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Clearlake, CA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (42.0%), and Structure Fires (39.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clearlake, CA
    • 45542.0%Outside Fires
    • 42639.3%Structure Fires
    • 11010.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 928.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Clearlake, CA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Clearlake, California:

  • Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, 13865 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, California 95422 , Phone: (707) 944-8982, Fax: (707) 994-0613
  • Sunset Lodge, 13961 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, California 95422 , Phone: (707) 994-6642
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Clearlake, California
Most common first names in Clearlake, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William14273.8 years
John12171.8 years
Robert11071.9 years
James10770.5 years
George7975.3 years
Mary7278.8 years
Charles6073.2 years
Frank5673.9 years
Edward4976.0 years
Richard4764.9 years
Most common last names in Clearlake, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6573.9 years
Johnson4772.7 years
Jones2973.0 years
Martin2771.5 years
Williams2474.1 years
Miller2472.1 years
Anderson2171.5 years
Wilson2070.1 years
Brown2074.6 years
Moore2078.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clearlake, CA
  • 37.4%Electricity
  • 19.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.3%Wood
  • 6.9%Other fuel
  • 3.7%Utility gas
  • 0.7%Solar energy
  • 0.5%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clearlake, CA
  • 63.0%Electricity
  • 13.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.2%Wood
  • 5.7%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Other fuel
  • 0.8%No fuel used


Clearlake compared to California state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Clearlake on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: personal care and service occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of arson incidents per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of unmarried partner households (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: personal care and service occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index per police officer (population 5,000+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of rapes per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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