Clearlake

City in Lake County, California

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Clearlake is a city in Lake County, California, with 16,685 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,417 ft (432 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lower Lake, 3.5 miles SE.

About Clearlake

Clearlake is a city in Lake County, California, United States. Clearlake is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northwest of Lower Lake, at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 m). As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 16,685, up from 15,250 in the 2010 census. It takes its name from Clear Lake.

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Living in Clearlake

Median household income
$41,867
Median home value
$214,200
Median rent
$1,240/mo
Median age
38.8
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Clearlake, CA population

Clearlake had 16,685 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census16,685
Density1,647 per sq mi (636 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Clearlake at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyLake County
TypeCity
Population16,685 (2020)
Land area10.13 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Water area0.45 sq mi (1.17 km²)
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Coordinates38.9600° N, 122.6332° W
ZIP code95422
Official websiteclearlake.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0613945

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Clearlake

What county is Clearlake in?

Clearlake is in Lake County, California.

What is the population of Clearlake, CA?

16,685 people lived in Clearlake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Clearlake, CA?

The ZIP code of Clearlake is 95422.

What is the elevation of Clearlake?

1,417 feet (432 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Clearlake?

Lower Lake (3.5 mi), Clearlake Oaks (4.4 mi), Clearlake Riviera (4.8 mi), Soda Bay (8.4 mi), Spring Valley (8.4 mi).

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