Clear Lake, Iowa

Clear Lake, Iowa
City
Historic Downtown Clear Lake
Clear Lake Waterfront
Location of Clear Lake, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°07′41″N 93°23′10″W / 43.12806°N 93.38611°W / 43.12806; -93.38611
CountryUSA
StateIowa
CountyCerro Gordo
Area
 • Total
13.37 sq mi (34.63 km2)
 • Land10.78 sq mi (27.92 km2)
 • Water2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2)
Elevation
1,230 ft (370 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,687
 • Density713.1/sq mi (275.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50428
Area code641
FIPS code19-14025
GNIS feature ID467618
Websitewww.cityofclearlake.com

Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,687 at the 2020 census. The city is named for the large natural lake on which it is located. Clear Lake is known for its rock and roll heritage, water sports, nearby state parks, and as a sailing destination.

Clear Lake is located on Interstate 35 and serves as a regional hub with nearby Mason City for north-central Iowa. The city is included in the Mason City, IA Micropolitan Area along with all of Cerro Gordo and Worth counties.