Clearwater, Florida

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Population in 2022: 117,027 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.6%
 
Males: 56,539  (48.3%)
Females: 60,488  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

46.1 years
Florida median age:

42.7 years

Zip codes: 33755, 33759, 33761, 33763, 33764, 33765, 33767, 34695.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,474 (it was $36,494 in 2000)
Clearwater:

$56,474
FL:

$69,303

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,590 (it was $22,786 in 2000)

Clearwater city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $354,500 (it was $91,100 in 2000)
Clearwater:

$354,500
FL:

$354,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $381,171; detached houses: $423,007; townhouses or other attached units: $279,844; in 2-unit structures: $241,064; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $150,441; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $389,753; mobile homes: $65,599

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,453.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clearwater: 100.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.3%
(16.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.2% for Black residents, 22.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.4% for American Indian residents, 31.2% for other race residents, 24.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Clearwater, FL (2022)
    • 74,51963.7%White alone
    • 20,97917.9%Hispanic
    • 12,95411.1%Black alone
    • 4,1183.5%Two or more races
    • 2,7952.4%Asian alone
    • 1,4521.2%Other race alone
    • 1060.09%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 870.07%American Indian alone

Races in Clearwater detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 452 registered sex offenders living in Clearwater, Florida as of April 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clearwater is 253 to 1.


Crime rates in Clearwater by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
3
(2.8)
5
(4.6)
10
(9.2)
3
(2.7)
4
(3.7)
7
(6.4)
7
(6.3)
5
(4.4)
3
(2.6)
6
(5.2)
2
(1.7)
0
(0.0)
4
(3.4)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
43
(40.8)
35
(32.5)
40
(36.6)
59
(54.0)
50
(45.9)
56
(50.9)
82
(73.7)
89
(78.1)
85
(73.7)
95
(81.5)
80
(68.1)
92
(78.1)
84
(72.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
275
(261.0)
245
(227.5)
182
(166.7)
206
(188.5)
177
(162.5)
195
(177.2)
181
(162.6)
145
(127.3)
141
(122.3)
105
(90.1)
98
(83.4)
87
(73.8)
59
(50.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
603
(572.2)
490
(455.0)
569
(521.3)
459
(420.1)
387
(355.3)
383
(347.9)
409
(367.4)
397
(348.5)
349
(302.7)
304
(260.9)
289
(246.0)
281
(238.4)
313
(269.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
802
(761.0)
777
(721.5)
719
(658.7)
919
(841.2)
851
(781.4)
755
(685.9)
638
(573.1)
555
(487.3)
494
(428.5)
345
(296.1)
268
(228.2)
249
(211.3)
244
(209.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
3,617
(3,432)
3,360
(3,120)
3,252
(2,979)
3,169
(2,901)
3,284
(3,015)
3,318
(3,014)
3,420
(3,072)
2,968
(2,606)
2,909
(2,523)
2,564
(2,201)
2,370
(2,018)
1,850
(1,570)
1,841
(1,583)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
301
(285.6)
201
(186.7)
158
(144.8)
176
(161.1)
181
(166.2)
210
(190.8)
298
(267.7)
232
(203.7)
249
(216.0)
178
(152.8)
172
(146.4)
133
(112.8)
124
(106.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
17
(16.1)
12
(11.1)
15
(13.7)
21
(19.2)
14
(12.9)
8
(7.3)
12
(10.8)
17
(14.9)
16
(13.9)
5
(4.3)
5
(4.3)
5
(4.2)
8
(6.9)
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City-data.com crime index in Clearwater, FL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 329 (237 officers - 203 male; 34 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.02
Florida average:

2.33
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Ancestries: American (11.5%), German (7.0%), English (6.6%), Irish (6.5%), Italian (5.2%), Polish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 50 feet

Land area: 25.3 square miles.

Population density: 4,628 people per square mile   (average).

Clearwater, Florida map

20,858 residents are foreign born (7.2% Latin America, 4.5% Europe, 2.8% Asia).

This city:

17.8%
Florida:

21.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,461 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,863 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Petersburg, FL (14.5 miles , pop. 248,232).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (773.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Dunedin, FL (1.9 miles ),
Belleair, FL (2.0 miles ),
Four Corners, FL (2.1 miles ),
Largo, FL (2.1 miles ),
Safety Harbor, FL (2.2 miles ),
Belleair Bluffs, FL (2.2 miles ),
South Highpoint, FL (2.3 miles ),
Belleair Beach, FL (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 27.97 N, Longitude: 82.76 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +29,765 (+25.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 32,087 (59.8%)

Area code: 727

Distribution of median household income in Clearwater, FL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Clearwater, FL in 2022

Property values in Clearwater, FL

Clearwater satellite photo by USGS

Clearwater tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 105 buildings, average cost: $328,600
  • 2021: 125 buildings, average cost: $274,100
  • 2020: 86 buildings, average cost: $305,400
  • 2019: 39 buildings, average cost: $335,500
  • 2018: 43 buildings, average cost: $303,100
  • 2017: 34 buildings, average cost: $370,900
  • 2016: 35 buildings, average cost: $331,100
  • 2015: 42 buildings, average cost: $383,900
  • 2014: 37 buildings, average cost: $353,400
  • 2013: 34 buildings, average cost: $239,900
  • 2012: 41 buildings, average cost: $288,300
  • 2011: 20 buildings, average cost: $336,300
  • 2010: 26 buildings, average cost: $242,300
  • 2009: 33 buildings, average cost: $305,600
  • 2008: 103 buildings, average cost: $132,600
  • 2007: 71 buildings, average cost: $389,700
  • 2006: 108 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2005: 151 buildings, average cost: $170,900
  • 2004: 156 buildings, average cost: $140,500
  • 2003: 87 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 2002: 122 buildings, average cost: $125,600
  • 2001: 58 buildings, average cost: $121,300
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $116,400
  • 1999: 43 buildings, average cost: $107,300
  • 1998: 115 buildings, average cost: $133,500
  • 1997: 63 buildings, average cost: $148,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Clearwater, FL residents
Average permit cost in Clearwater, FL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Florida:

2.9%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Clearwater, FL
Historical housing units in Clearwater, FL

Population change in the 1990s: +11,174 (+11.4%).
Most common industries in Clearwater, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.6%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Clearwater, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2022
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Computer specialists (3.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (2.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2022
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Computer specialists (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2022
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.2%)

Average climate in Clearwater, Florida

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Clearwater, Florida environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 67.2. This is about average.

City:

67.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.480. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.480
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.830. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.830
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 18.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.00. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.00
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2004 was 0.00408. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00408
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Clearwater-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Florida state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1966, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.3 miles away from the Clearwater city center killed 11 people and injured 530 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1978, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 94 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clearwater-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 266.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 347.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 374.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 408.3 miles away from Clearwater center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 361.4 miles away from Clearwater center
On 3/31/1992 at 14:59:39, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 227.4 miles away from Clearwater center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pinellas County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Fires: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Tropical Storms: 4, Storms: 3, Freeze: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clearwater topographic map

Main business address for: LINCARE HOLDINGS INC (SERVICES-MISC HEALTH & ALLIED SERVICES, NEC), DIGITAL LIGHTWAVE INC (RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT), AMERICAN LAND LEASE INC (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS), ABLEST INC (SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES), TECH DATA CORP (WHOLESALE-COMPUTER & PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE), MARINEMAX INC (RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES), TAMBORIL CIGAR CO (TOBACCO PRODUCTS), AEROSONIC CORP /DE/ (SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL SYS).

Hospitals in Clearwater:

  • HOSPICE OF THE FL SUNCOAST INCTHE (5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD)
  • MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 300 PINELLAS ST)
  • WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER (11300 US 19 SOUTH)

Nursing Homes in Clearwater:

  • ADVANCED REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER (401 FAIRWOOD AVE)
  • BELLEAIR HEALTH CARE CENTER (1150 PONCE DE LEON BLVD)
  • CLEARWATER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (1521 DRUID ROAD EAST)
  • EAST BAY REHABILITATION CENTER (4470 E BAY DR)
  • GULF COAST NURSING AND REHAB C (905 SOUTH HIGHLAND AVENUE)
  • HIGHLAND PINES NURSING MANOR (1111 S HIGHLAND AV)
  • HIGHLAND PINES REHABILITATION CENTER (1111 S HIGHLAND AVE)
  • OAK COVE HEALTH CENTER (210 S OSCEOLA AVE)
  • SUNSET POINT CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (1980 SUNSET POINT ROAD)
  • SYLVAN HEALTH CENTER (2770 REGENCY OAKS BLVD)

Dialysis Facilities in Clearwater:

  • BMA - CLEARWATER (26338 US HWY 19 N)
  • FMC - BELLEAIR DIALYSIS CENTER (617 LAKEVIEW ROAD SUITE B)
  • FMC - BELLEAIR HOME THERAPIES (617 LAKEVIEW RD SUITE C)
  • RAI CARE CENTERS - CLEARWATER (1124 LAKEVIEW RD STE 1)
  • RAI-US 19 NORTH-CLEARWATER (29296 US HWY 19 N #1)

Home Health Centers in Clearwater:

  • ACE HOMECARE (4175 EAST BAY DRIVE SUITE 110)
  • AMEDISYS GULF COAST (3165 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD SUITE E)
  • ASCENTIA HOME HEALTH (51 S MAIN AVE, STE 320)
  • CAPRI HOME CARE (3023 EASTLAND BLVD SUITE 103)
  • GIRLING HEALTH CARE INC (4175 EAST BAY DRIVE, STE 201)
  • HOME CARE OF PINELLAS, INC (1801 NORTH BELCHER ROAD)
  • INFINITY HOME CARE OF PINELLAS LLC (15500 ROOSEVELT BLVD STE 103)
  • MEDERI CARETENDERS (29399 US HWY 19 N STE 350)
  • OMNI HOME CARE (2430 ESTANCIA BLVD STE 201)
  • SENIOR HOME CARE INC (2189 CLEVELAND ST SUITE 215)

Airports and heliports located in Clearwater:

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Amtrak station:

CLEARWATER (20967 U.S. 19) - Bus Station

Colleges/Universities in Clearwater:

  • St Petersburg College (Full-time enrollment: 21,467; Location: 6021 142nd Ave N; Public; Website: www.spcollege.edu)
  • National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay (Full-time enrollment: 1,052; Location: 6225 Ulmerton Road; Private, for-profit; Website: www.naa.edu)
  • Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater (Full-time enrollment: 572; Location: 6100 154th Ave N; Public; Website: www.myptec.org)
  • Clearwater Christian College (Full-time enrollment: 505; Location: 3400 Gulf to Bay Blvd; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.clearwater.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Ultimate Medical Academy-Clearwater (Full-time enrollment: 348; Location: 1255 Cleveland St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.ultimatemedical.edu)
  • Sunstate Academy (Full-time enrollment: 231; Location: 2525 Drew St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.sunstate.edu)
  • Regency Beauty Institute-Clearwater (Full-time enrollment: 25; Location: 25973 US Highway 19 North; Private, for-profit; Website: www.regency.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Clearwater:

  • Strayer University-Florida (about 14 miles; Tampa, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,723)
  • University of South Florida-St Petersburg (about 17 miles; St. Petersburg, FL; FT enrollment: 4,459)
  • Eckerd College (about 19 miles; Saint Petersburg, FL; FT enrollment: 2,437)
  • The University of Tampa (about 19 miles; Tampa, FL; FT enrollment: 7,216)
  • Hillsborough Community College (about 19 miles; Tampa, FL; FT enrollment: 19,838)
  • Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa (about 20 miles; Tampa, FL; FT enrollment: 16,672)
  • University of South Florida-Main Campus (about 23 miles; Tampa, FL; FT enrollment: 35,920)

Biggest public high schools in Clearwater:

Private high schools in Clearwater:

  • CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 462, Location: 2750 HAINES BAYSHORE RD, Grades: 9-12)
  • CLEARWATER ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL (Students: 244, Location: 801 DREW ST, Grades: PK-12)
  • WASHBURN ACADEMY (Students: 114, Location: 222 S LINCOLN AVE, Grades: KG-12)
  • CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY CADET SCHOOL (Students: 94, Location: 1875 DREW ST, Grades: 4-12)
  • ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 90, Location: 1855 S HIGHLAND AVE, Grades: KG-12)
  • WOODLAWN COMMUNITY ACADEMY (Students: 89, Location: 845 WOODLAWN ST, Grades: KG-12)
  • IVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 58, Location: 1430 BELLEAIR RD, Grades: KG-12)
  • LIVE OAK ACADEMY (Students: 8, Location: 611 S MYRTLE AVE STE D, Grades: 4-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Clearwater:

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Clearwater:

  • ST CECELIA INTERPAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 476, Location: 1350 COURT ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • SKYCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 424, Location: 129 N BELCHER RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST PAULS SCHOOL (Students: 347, Location: 1600 SAINT PAULS DR, Grades: PK-8)
  • GUARDIAN ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 281, Location: 2270 EVANS RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 224, Location: 1850 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • SAFETY HARBOR MONTESSORI ACADEMY (Students: 178, Location: 2669 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 134, Location: 1644 NURSERY RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • DEPAUL SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXIA (Students: 53, Location: 2747 SUNSET POINT RD, Grades: 1-8)
  • BLOSSOM MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (Students: 34, Location: 14088 ICOT BLVD, Grades: PK-8)
  • CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 25, Location: 2045 N HERCULES AVE, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Clearwater

Library in Clearwater:

  • PINELLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY COOPERATIVE (Operating income: $30,878,441; Location: 1330 CLEVELAND STREET; 2,054,743 books; 204,761 e-books; 185,198 audio materials; 145,937 video materials; 167 local licensed databases; 62 state licensed databases; 5 other licensed databases; 4,395 print serial subscriptions; 97 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • St. Petersburg College, a public community college, has campus locations in several areas of Pinellas County, including a large Clearwater campus.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Clearwater: Serendipity Plaza (A), Gulf-to-Bay Plaza (B), Imperial Square (C), Highland Square (D), Harbor Square (E), Northwood Plaza (F), Cleveland Plaza (G), Feather Sound Square (H), Drew Plaza (I), Courtyard Shoppes (J), Countryside Village Square (K), Sunset and Highland Center (L), Clearwater-Marshall Street Advanced Pollution Control Facility (M), City of Northeast Clearwater Wastewater Treatment Facility (N), Jack Russell Stadium (O), Clearwater Fire and Rescue Station 45 (P), Clearwater Fire and Rescue Station 44 (Q), Clearwater Fire and Rescue Station 46 (R), Clearwater Fire and Rescue Station 47 (S), Clearwater Fire and Rescue Station 48 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Sunset-19 Shopping Center (1), Northeast Shopping Center (2), Marshalls Home Depot Shopping Center (3), Island Estates Mall (4), Northwoods Oaks Shopping Center (5), Master Key of Countryside Shopping Center (6), Bellair Cove Shopping Center (7), Bay Bazaar Shopping Center (8), Bay Area Outlet Mall (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Clearwater include: LINCARE HOLDINGS INC (A), DIGITAL LIGHTWAVE INC (B), AMERICAN LAND LEASE INC (C), MARINEMAX INC (D), TAMBORIL CIGAR CO (E), AEROSONIC CORP /DE/ (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clearwater include: Saint Pauls Church (A), Skycrest Church (B), Christian Outreach Center (C), Church of God by Faith (D), First Christian Church (E), First United Methodist Church of Clearwater (F), Florida Tampa Mission (G), Flowing River Church (H), Bahai Center of Clearwater (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: McMullen Cemetery (1), Rousseau Pioneer Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Beckett Lake (A), Lake Bellevue (B), Hobart Lake (C), Sunny Lake (D), Crest Lake (E), Lake Lucille (F), Excelsior (G), Lake Patricia (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Stevenson Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Clearwater include: Ann Circle Park (1), Alligator Park (2), Atrium Park (3), Bay Park On Sand Key (4), Bayview Park (5), Belmont Park (6), Carpenter Field (7), Cedar Groves (8), Charles Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Clearwater City - Libraries- Clearwater East Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 2251 Drew Street) (1), Clearwater City - Libraries- North Greenwood Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 905 North Mlk J) (2), Clearwater City - Libraries- Clearwater Countryside Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 2741 State Road 580) (3), Ace Amusement (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1630 North Hercules Avenue) (4), ALU Promotions (1006 Drew Street) (5), America.Com Inc Tour (1186 Northeast Cleveland Street) (6), Dolphin Encounter (Clearwater Beach Marina) (7), About Balloon Ridescom (4445 East Bay Drive) (8), First Global Services (21959 Us Highway 19 N) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Budget Inn (1471 Court Street) (1), Best Western Clearwater Central (21338 Us Highway 19 North) (2), Bay Queen Motel (1925 Edgewater Drive) (3), Clearwater Central Travelodge (2960 Gulf To Bay Blvd) (4), Best Western (21338 Us Highway 19 N) (5), Cimys Motel Inc (1379 Gulf To Bay Boulevard) (6), Comfort Inn Executive Center (3580 Ulmerton Road) (7), Candlewood Suites (13231 49th Street North) (8), Bay Queen Motel Inc (1736 Algonquin) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Federal Bureau Of Investigation (601 Cleveland Street) (1), Florida State - Judicial- Public Defender (5100 144th Avenue North) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Howard Johnson (baseball) - Baseball player and coach, Nick Hogan - Television personality, Aaron Gillespie - Male singer, John Koronka - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Chicago Cubs, born: Jul 3, 1980), Kaci Battaglia - Pop singer, T.J. Tucker - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Washington Nationals, born: Aug 20, 1978), Mark Starr - Professional wrestler, Dee Brown - 2005 NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs, born: May 12, 1978), Robert R. Ingram - Navy Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Dokken - Stock car racing driver.

Pinellas 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 Clearwater and their reported violations in the past:

CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 110,000, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-09-2013), St Compliance achieved (NOV-21-2013)
CONSTATE UTL/HILLS OF AVALON (Population served: 800, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • One routine major monitoring violation
GCP PLANTATION LANDING, LLC (Population served: 600, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - In DEC-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-22-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-16-2012), St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2012), St Compliance Meeting conducted (OCT-31-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from NOV-16-2012 to NOV-16-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-16-2012), St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2012), St Compliance Meeting conducted (OCT-31-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from NOV-16-2012 to NOV-16-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-16-2012), St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2012), St Compliance Meeting conducted (OCT-31-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from NOV-16-2012 to NOV-16-2012), St Public Notif received (2 times from JAN-23-2013 to JAN-23-2013)
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
FAIRFIELD VILLAGE (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (APR-11-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-11-2012), St Public Notif received (MAY-01-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2012)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In FEB-2012, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (APR-11-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-11-2012), St Public Notif received (MAY-01-2012)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 30 regular monitoring violations
FT COOPER MOBILE HOME COMM (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-14-2014)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
BLUE PARROT RV PARK (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-18-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-24-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2011)
TAMPA BAY WELLFIELDS FOR WHOLESALE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

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

  • CAX LAKESHORE VILLAS (Population served: 550, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TAMPA BAY WATER CONSTRUCTION (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • BUD WELL #5 WTP (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • BUD WELL #7 WTP (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Florida:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.0%
Whole state:

65.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

People in group quarters in Clearwater in 2010:

  • 1,660 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 1,000 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 405 people in college/university student housing
  • 377 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 65 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 50 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 16 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 9 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 2 people in correctional residential facilities

People in group quarters in Clearwater in 2000:

  • 1,437 people in nursing homes
  • 1,066 people in other group homes
  • 596 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 422 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 234 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 55 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 20 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 10 people in religious group quarters
  • 9 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 8 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 6 people in military barracks, etc.

Banks with most branches in Clearwater (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: 10 branches. 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
  • Bank of America, National Association: 10 branches. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Regions Bank: 8 branches. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Fifth Third Bank: 7 branches. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • SunTrust Bank: Clearwater Branch, Clearwater Beach Branch, Clearwater Square Branch, Countryside Branch, North 49th Street Branch, Northwood Branch. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Icot Branch, Missouri Avenue Branch, Northwood Branch, Countryside Branch, Sunset Point Branch. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Clearwater - Downtown, Clearwater - Countryside Financial C, Mcmullen Booth & Enterprise Banking, Mcmullen Booth South Banking Center, Gulf To Bay Road & Belcher Banking C. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Intervest National Bank: Belcher Road Branch, Ulmerton Road Branch, Nursery Road Branch, Intervest Bank Branch. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,957.2 mil, Deposits: $1,693.3 mil, headquarters in New York, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Intervest Bancshares Corporation
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Roosevelt Blvd Branch, Gulf To Bay Branch, Countryside Branch. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • 16 other banks with 23 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Clearwater:

Marital status in Clearwater, FL
  • Never married: 37.0%
  • Now married: 42.1%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Clearwater:

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Florida average:

12.2

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

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Neighborhoods in Clearwater:

(Clearwater, Florida Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Clearwater, FL (based on Pinellas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic112,94833
Evangelical Protestant93,022324
Mainline Protestant65,326122
Other30,56385
Orthodox18,28514
Black Protestant9,95540
None586,443-
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: 200
Pinellas County:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
Pinellas County:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 166
Pinellas County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 243
This county:

2.66 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 818
Pinellas County:

8.95 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Pinellas County:

9.0%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.3%
Florida:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.0%
Florida:

14.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Clearwater:

52.4%
Florida:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

50.5%
Florida:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.4
Florida:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Clearwater:

19.9%
Florida:

19.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.0%
Florida:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Clearwater:

6.9
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Clearwater:

34.6%
Florida:

34.7%

General health condition:
Clearwater:

57.8%
Florida:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Clearwater:

78.4%
Florida:

79.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clearwater, FL 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 233$1,950,396$100,4503$7,627
Parks and Recreation 181$763,873$50,644184$135,096
Other and Unallocable 164$913,189$66,8190$0
Solid Waste Management 111$451,207$48,7790$0
Sewerage 103$509,055$59,3070$0
Firefighters 99$979,170$118,6870$0
Financial Administration 91$474,995$62,6371$1,694
Health 81$484,209$71,7350$0
Police - Other 80$334,716$50,20763$37,548
Water Supply 64$289,221$54,2290$0
Local Libraries 61$275,597$54,21631$62,593
Gas Supply 57$268,615$56,5510$0
Streets and Highways 56$335,367$71,8640$0
Other Government Administration 42$298,360$85,2466$14,462
Housing and Community Development (Local) 15$90,542$72,4340$0
Judicial and Legal 11$95,146$103,7960$0
Fire - Other 9$87,980$117,3070$0
Natural Resources 6$34,964$69,9280$0
Water Transport and Terminals 5$22,984$55,1625$6,147
Airports 1$3,751$45,0121$1,743
Totals for Government 1,470$8,663,338$70,721294$266,909

Clearwater government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Gas Utilities: $10,389,000 ($88.77)
    Sewerage: $4,037,000 ($34.50)
    Water Utilities: $3,252,000 ($27.79)
    General - Other: $881,000 ($7.53)
    Regular Highways: $851,000 ($7.27)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $46,081,000 ($393.76)
    Sewerage: $41,515,000 ($354.75)
    Gas Utilities: $32,594,000 ($278.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $31,484,000 ($269.03)
    Water Utilities: $23,283,000 ($198.95)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,780,000 ($186.11)
    Natural Resources - Other: $17,987,000 ($153.70)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,266,000 ($147.54)
    Health - Other: $11,960,000 ($102.20)
    Financial Administration: $10,528,000 ($89.96)
    Regular Highways: $8,353,000 ($71.38)
    Libraries: $6,957,000 ($59.45)
    Parking Facilities: $5,751,000 ($49.14)
    Housing and Community Development: $4,437,000 ($37.91)
    Central Staff Services: $4,192,000 ($35.82)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,143,000 ($35.40)
    General - Other: $3,253,000 ($27.80)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,659,000 ($14.18)
    Air Transportation: $518,000 ($4.43)
  • Gas Utilities - Interest on Debt: $352,000 ($3.01)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,367,000 ($11.68)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $303,000 ($2.59)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $9,873,000 ($84.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,665,000 ($22.77)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,994,000 ($17.04)
    Local Fire Protection: $904,000 ($7.72)
    Natural Resources - Other: $848,000 ($7.25)
    Libraries: $698,000 ($5.96)
    Police Protection: $541,000 ($4.62)
    Health - Other: $29,000 ($0.25)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($0.03)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,078,000 ($43.39)

Clearwater government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $42,749,000 ($365.29)
    Solid Waste Management: $26,693,000 ($228.09)
    Natural Resources - Other: $16,949,000 ($144.83)
    Other: $12,749,000 ($108.94)
    Parking Facilities: $6,903,000 ($58.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,297,000 ($53.81)
    Air Transportation: $18,000 ($0.15)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $1,254,000 ($10.72)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $11,824,000 ($101.04)
    Other: $2,684,000 ($22.93)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $9,603,000 ($82.06)
    Sale of Property: $8,544,000 ($73.01)
    Rents: $5,251,000 ($44.87)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,574,000 ($39.08)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,506,000 ($29.96)
    Special Assessments: $1,779,000 ($15.20)
    Donations From Private Sources: $141,000 ($1.20)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $48,319,000 ($412.89)
    Gas Utilities: $41,499,000 ($354.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $11,036,000 ($94.30)
    Other: $3,675,000 ($31.40)
    Highways: $520,000 ($4.44)
    Housing and Community Development: $203,000 ($1.73)
  • Tax - Property: $68,892,000 ($588.68)
    Public Utilities Sales: $21,534,000 ($184.01)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $12,340,000 ($105.45)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,088,000 ($103.29)
    Other License: $3,054,000 ($26.10)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $1,382,000 ($11.81)

Clearwater government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $182,399,000 ($1558.61)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $173,748,000 ($1484.68)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,132,000 ($78.03)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $1,885,000 ($16.11)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $1,815,000 ($15.51)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $964,000 ($8.24)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $70,000 ($0.60)

Clearwater government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $68,282,000 ($583.47)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $465,389,000 ($3976.77)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,815,000 ($15.51)

8.11% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($93,200 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.11%
Florida average:

8.80%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($207 average AGI)
Pinellas County:

0.03%
Florida average:

0.05%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Hillsborough County, FL  1.23% ($71,974 average AGI)
from Pasco County, FL  0.53% ($51,681)
from Orange County, FL  0.16% ($107,330)


7.13% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($67,596 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.13%
Florida average:

7.45%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($306 average AGI)
Pinellas County:

0.03%
Florida average:

0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Hillsborough County, FL  1.19% ($65,081 average AGI)
to Pasco County, FL  1.01% ($59,831)
to Manatee County, FL  0.27% ($89,641)
Businesses in Clearwater, FL
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven8JoS. A. Bank1
ALDI1Jones New York6
ALDO1Journeys1
AMF Bowling1Justice1
AT&T4KFC3
Ace Hardware1Kmart1
Advance Auto Parts6Kohl's1
Aeropostale1LA Fitness2
Albertsons1La Quinta2
American Eagle Outfitters1La-Z-Boy1
Ann Taylor1Lane Furniture4
Applebee's3LensCrafters2
Arby's2Lowe's2
Audi1Macy's2
AutoZone1Marriott6
Avenue1Marshalls1
Bally Total Fitness1MasterBrand Cabinets11
Barnes & Noble1Mazda1
Baskin-Robbins2McDonald's7
Bath & Body Works1Men's Wearhouse2
Baymont Inn1Motherhood Maternity2
Bed Bath & Beyond1New Balance7
Blockbuster2New York & Co1
Brookstone1Nike22
Budget Car Rental1Nissan2
Buffalo Wild Wings1Office Depot4
Burger King5Old Navy1
Burlington Coat Factory1Olive Garden1
CVS9Pac Sun1
Cache1Panda Express1
CarMax1Panera Bread3
Catherines1Papa John's Pizza3
Charlotte Russe1Payless2
Chevrolet2Penske1
Chick-Fil-A4PetSmart2
Chico's1Pier 1 Imports1
Chipotle1Pizza Hut3
Chuck E. Cheese's1Publix Super Markets10
Church's Chicken1Quality1
Circle K4RadioShack4
Coldwater Creek1Ramada1
Comfort Suites1Red Lobster1
Costco1Rodeway Inn1
Cracker Barrel1Rooms To Go2
Curves1Ruby Tuesday1
DHL1Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
Dairy Queen2SAS Shoes1
Days Inn3Sam's Club1
Decora Cabinetry4Sears4
Dennys1Skechers USA1
Domino's Pizza4Sleep Inn1
DressBarn1Soma Intimates1
Dressbarn1Spencer Gifts1
Dunkin Donuts10Sprint Nextel2
Extended Stay America1Staples3
Famous Footwear1Starbucks8
FedEx44Steak 'n Shake2
Finish Line1Subaru1
Foot Locker1Subway16
Ford2Super 82
Forever 211T-Mobile8
Fredericks Of Hollywood1T.J.Maxx1
GNC4Taco Bell5
GameStop3Talbots1
Gap1Target1
Goodwill1Tire Kingdom1
Gymboree1Torrid1
H&R Block7Toyota1
Havertys Furniture1Toys"R"Us2
Hilton5Travelodge1
Holiday Inn4U-Haul10
Hollister Co.1UPS68
Home Depot2Vans9
Homestead Studio Suites1Verizon Wireless1
Honda1Victoria's Secret1
Hot Topic1Village Inn1
Howard Johnson1Volkswagen1
Hyundai1Walgreens8
IHOP1Walmart2
InTown Suites1Wingate1
JCPenney1YMCA3
Jimmy John's4

Strongest AM radio stations in Clearwater:

  • WMGG (820 AM; 50 kW; LARGO, FL; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. PETERSBURG LICENSEE)
  • WGUL (860 AM; 5 kW; DUNEDIN, FL; Owner: WGUL-FM, INC.)
  • WFLA (970 AM; 25 kW; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHNZ (1250 AM; 25 kW; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTAN (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLEARWATER, FL; Owner: WAGENVOORD ADVERTISTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WLVU (1470 AM; 5 kW; DUNEDIN, FL; Owner: GENESIS COMMUNICATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC.)
  • WTIS (1110 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TAMPA, FL; Owner: WTIS-AM, INC.)
  • WQYK (1010 AM; 50 kW; SEFFNER, FL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF TAMPA)
  • WDAE (620 AM; 5 kW; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWBA (1040 AM; 4 kW; PINELLAS PARK, FL; Owner: GENESIS COMMUNICATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC.)
  • WTMP (1150 AM; 10 kW; EGYPT LAKE, FL; Owner: TAMPA BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WWMI (1380 AM; 5 kW; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clearwater:

  • WBBY (107.3 FM; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WXTB (97.9 FM; CLEARWATER, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRBQ-FM (104.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WDUV (105.5 FM; NEW PORT RICHEY, FL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WYUU (92.5 FM; SAFETY HARBOR, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSR (95.7 FM; CLEARWATER, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSUN-FM (97.1 FM; HOLIDAY, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC)
  • WPOI (101.5 FM; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WWRM (94.9 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WFLZ-FM (93.3 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMTX (100.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WQYK-FM (99.5 FM; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF FLORIDA)
  • WTBT (103.5 FM; BRADENTON, FL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLLD (98.7 FM; HOLMES BEACH, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WUSF (89.7 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF S. FLORIDA)
  • WHPT (102.5 FM; SARASOTA, FL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBVM (90.5 FM; TAMPA, FL; Owner: BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE/ST. PETERSBURG)
  • WSJT (94.1 FM; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WYFE (88.9 FM; TARPON SPRINGS, FL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFTI-FM (91.7 FM; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Clearwater:

  • W36CO (Channel 36; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTSP (Channel 10; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • W33CC (Channel 33; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W48AY (Channel 48; OLDSMAR, FL; Owner: AMKA BROADCAST NETWORK, INC.)
  • WEDU (Channel 3; TAMPA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA WEST COAST PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WARP-CA (Channel 20; TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: SUNSHINE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W61AI (Channel 61; ROCK HARBOR, FL; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WXAX-LP (Channel 26; CLEARWATER, FL; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMOR-LP (Channel 63; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: WMOR-TV COMPANY)
  • WFLA-TV (Channel 8; TAMPA, FL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFTS-TV (Channel 28; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TAMPA BAY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WTOG (Channel 44; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.)
  • WXPX (Channel 66; BRADENTON, FL; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATION LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WUSF-TV (Channel 16; TAMPA, FL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA)
  • WTTA (Channel 38; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: BAY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WFTT (Channel 50; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TELEFUTURA TAMPA LLC)
  • WTVT (Channel 13; TAMPA, FL; Owner: TVT LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCLF (Channel 22; CLEARWATER, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WRMD-LP (Channel 57; TAMPA, FL; Owner: ZGS TELEVISION OF TAMPA, INC.)
  • WTAM-LP (Channel 6; TAMPA, FL; Owner: U.S. INTERACTIVE, L.L.C.)
  • WVEA-LP (Channel 61; TAMPA, FL; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WSPF-CA (Channel 35; ST. PETERSBURG, FL; Owner: CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG)
  • WMOR-TV (Channel 32; LAKELAND, FL; Owner: WMOR-TV COMPANY)
  • WSVT-LP (Channel 18; BRADENTON, FL; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WPDS-LP (Channel 14; LARGO, ETC., FL; Owner: PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Clearwater fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 83Number of bridges
  • 4,383ft / 1,336mTotal length
  • 2,090,864Total average daily traffic
  • 90,232Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Clearwater, FL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 341990-1999
  • 232000-2009
  • 62010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Clearwater, FL
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Clearwater)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 443 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Clearwater, FL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 116 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 102 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 981 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Clearwater)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 57 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Clearwater)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 193 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 16 full and 15 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED343$142,248442$208,661801$176,87661$69,5361$208,000262$225,1406$67,227
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED19$130,95838$196,856112$188,55417$40,8211$339,54021$179,8402$25,180
APPLICATIONS DENIED52$128,749137$192,807517$187,28360$60,4940$0157$192,95914$46,407
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN49$136,83873$164,335318$190,30024$88,5440$075$195,1800$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS10$131,89317$161,050103$194,3882$124,1600$021$138,7500$0

Detailed mortgage data for all 31 tracts in Clearwater, FL

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 11 full and 13 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED28$178,3402$161,3950$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED9$195,6627$202,2032$279,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED7$116,9402$165,7500$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN6$146,1721$260,9801$305,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$88,0400$00$0
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Clearwater, FL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Clearwater, FL - Value

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 541. The highest number of fires - 693 took place in 2005, and the least - 409 in 2014. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Clearwater, FL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (50.2%), and Outside Fires (28.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clearwater, FL
    • 3,80250.2%Structure Fires
    • 2,14928.4%Outside Fires
    • 1,13215.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 4876.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Clearwater, FL

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Clearwater, Florida:

  • Parker Manor Motel, 115 Brightwater Dr, Clearwater, Florida 34630 , Phone: (727) 441-9914
  • Orange Motel, 1736 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, Florida 33755 , Phone: (727) 446-2758
  • Budget Inn, 1471 CT St, Clearwater, Florida 34616
  • Economy Inn Of Clearwater, 1274 Cleveland St, Clearwater, Florida 34615
  • Atrium Hotel, 1707 N FT Harrison Ave, Clearwater, Florida 34615
  • Delux Motel, 1477 S FT Harrison Ave, Clearwater, Florida 34616
  • La Quinta Inn Clearwater Central, 21338 US 19 N, Clearwater, Florida 33765 , Phone: (727) 799-1565, Fax: (727) 797-6801
  • Sun 'N Waves Apartment Motel, 170 Brightwater Dr, Clearwater, Florida 34630 , Phone: (727) 442-2656, Fax: (727) 442-2656
  • 80 other hotels and motels
All 88 fire-safe hotels and motels in Clearwater, Florida
Most common first names in Clearwater, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John61177.9 years
Mary57884.0 years
Robert49275.0 years
William46678.2 years
James42175.5 years
Dorothy33783.6 years
Helen29886.2 years
Joseph28680.9 years
Charles27478.6 years
Margaret26285.4 years
Most common last names in Clearwater, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith18680.4 years
Johnson11378.4 years
Miller11280.6 years
Jones8378.4 years
Brown8177.1 years
Williams7175.7 years
Davis6681.5 years
Anderson6682.1 years
Martin5978.2 years
White5880.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clearwater, FL
  • 93.8%Electricity
  • 4.1%Utility gas
  • 1.2%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Solar energy
  • 0.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clearwater, FL
  • 92.1%Electricity
  • 4.6%Utility gas
  • 2.7%No fuel used
  • 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Clearwater compared to Florida state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.

Clearwater on our top lists:

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  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: retail trade (population 50,000+)"
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  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people born in other U.S. states (population 50,000+)"
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  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: office and administrative support occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: broadcasting, internet publishing, and telecommunications services (population 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: broadcasting, internet publishing, and telecommunications services (population 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers (population 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers (population 50,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest residents (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest house values disparities (population 50,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of parks and recreation per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: administrative and support and waste management services (population 50,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest percentage of family households, population 100,000+"
  • #42 (33767) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most hotels or motels in 2005"
  • #54 (33767) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the smallest percentage of returns reporting salary or wage in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #60 (33767) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Greek first ancestries"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox adherents"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
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