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Population
134
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,214 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$72,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$656/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityFort Dodge, Iowa10 miles away · 24,837 residents.

About Clare

Settled by Irish immigrants in the 1880s, Clare is a quiet, close-knit Webster County town of around 140 people. Life here moves at a relaxed pace among the open farmland of northwest Iowa, with a strong sense of community rooted in its local heritage. Families are served by the nearby Manson Northwest Webster school district, while groceries, healthcare, and dining are an easy twenty-minute drive away in Fort Dodge. It is an ideal spot for anyone seeking peaceful, affordable rural living with larger neighbors within quick reach.

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Rural FitA+99.0ratingLow Rent PricesA+98.3ratingRegional Agriculture, Forestry & Food Production HubA95.5rating

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