Clearlake, California facts for kids
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Clearlake, California
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Redbud Park
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| Motto(s):
"On the shores of beautiful Clear Lake"
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Location of Clearlake in Lake County, California
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| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| County | Lake | |
| Incorporated (city) | November 14, 1980 | |
| Named for | Clear Lake | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.58 sq mi (27.40 km2) | |
| • Land | 10.13 sq mi (26.24 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) 4.27% | |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,685 | |
| • Density | 1,647.25/sq mi (635.98/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP code |
95422
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| Area code | 707 | |
| FIPS code | 06-13945 | |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1657240, 2409479 | |
Clearlake is a city located in Lake County, California. It is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Lower Lake. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level.
Clearlake gets its name from the nearby Clear Lake. In 2020, the city had a population of 16,685 people. This was an increase from 15,250 people counted in 2010.
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Discovering Clearlake's Past
The Clearlake post office first opened in 1923. Before becoming the City of Clearlake in 1981, the area was known by names like "Konocti" and "Clearlake Highlands."
The very first people to live in this area were the Pomo Indians. They gave names to many important places, including Mount Konocti. Over time, European settlers and gold miners arrived. Sadly, many Pomo people died from new diseases and harsh treatment. This led to a lot of land becoming available for new settlers during the Gold Rush.
Where is Clearlake Located?
Clearlake is found at 38°57'30" North latitude and 122°37'35" West longitude.
The city covers a total area of about 10.6 square miles (27.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 10.1 square miles (26.2 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) is water. This means about 4.27% of the city's total area is water.
Understanding Clearlake's Weather
Clearlake has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The temperature can change a lot between day and night, especially in the summer. Snowfall is very rare in Clearlake.
| Climate data for Clearlake, California (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
81 (27) |
86 (30) |
94 (34) |
101 (38) |
114 (46) |
113 (45) |
112 (44) |
111 (44) |
100 (38) |
92 (33) |
79 (26) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.5 (20.3) |
72.4 (22.4) |
77.0 (25.0) |
84.6 (29.2) |
89.5 (31.9) |
99.6 (37.6) |
102.1 (38.9) |
101.1 (38.4) |
98.5 (36.9) |
91.0 (32.8) |
78.2 (25.7) |
67.8 (19.9) |
104.2 (40.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54.8 (12.7) |
57.7 (14.3) |
61.6 (16.4) |
66.4 (19.1) |
72.5 (22.5) |
83.2 (28.4) |
91.4 (33.0) |
90.5 (32.5) |
85.4 (29.7) |
75.4 (24.1) |
63.4 (17.4) |
54.8 (12.7) |
71.4 (21.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.2 (6.2) |
45.2 (7.3) |
48.5 (9.2) |
52.8 (11.6) |
58.8 (14.9) |
67.3 (19.6) |
73.6 (23.1) |
72.4 (22.4) |
67.4 (19.7) |
58.8 (14.9) |
49.0 (9.4) |
43.2 (6.2) |
56.7 (13.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.6 (−0.2) |
32.7 (0.4) |
35.4 (1.9) |
39.3 (4.1) |
45.0 (7.2) |
51.5 (10.8) |
55.9 (13.3) |
54.3 (12.4) |
49.3 (9.6) |
42.2 (5.7) |
34.6 (1.4) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
42.0 (5.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 22.8 (−5.1) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
37.7 (3.2) |
43.6 (6.4) |
49.2 (9.6) |
48.2 (9.0) |
42.5 (5.8) |
33.9 (1.1) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 9 (−13) |
13 (−11) |
17 (−8) |
23 (−5) |
21 (−6) |
34 (1) |
39 (4) |
37 (3) |
27 (−3) |
24 (−4) |
16 (−9) |
6 (−14) |
6 (−14) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.19 (157) |
6.15 (156) |
3.99 (101) |
1.99 (51) |
1.16 (29) |
0.23 (5.8) |
0.01 (0.25) |
0.09 (2.3) |
0.17 (4.3) |
0.91 (23) |
2.89 (73) |
6.08 (154) |
29.86 (758) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.6 | 12.7 | 10.3 | 8.1 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 9.2 | 12.6 | 78.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
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Clearlake's Growing Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 11,804 | — | |
| 2000 | 13,142 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 15,250 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 16,685 | 9.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Clearlake has grown steadily over the years. In 1990, there were 11,804 people living in the city. By 2020, this number had increased to 16,685.
Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, Clearlake had 15,250 residents. Most of the people, about 97%, lived in regular homes. A smaller number lived in group housing or institutions.
The city had 5,970 households. About 31% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.48 people. The average family size was 3.11 people.
The median age in Clearlake was 39.9 years. This means half the population was younger than 39.9 and half was older. For every 100 females, there were about 99.9 males.
There were 8,035 housing units in Clearlake. About 40% of these homes were owned by the people living in them. Another 35% were rented. The rest were empty.
Population in 2000
In the 2000 census, Clearlake had 13,142 people. There were 5,532 households.
The median income for a household in the city was $19,863. The median family income was $25,504. About 28.6% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 39.8% of those under 18 years old.
Notable People from Clearlake
- Michael Berryman, an actor, is connected to Clearlake.
- Randy Hennis, a baseball player, was born in Clearlake.
See also
In Spanish: Clearlake (California) para niños
