Clear Lake, Iowa
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Location of Clear Lake, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 43°07′41″N 93°23′10″W / 43.12806°N 93.38611°W | |
| Country | USA |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cerro Gordo |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.37 sq mi (34.63 km2) |
| • Land | 10.78 sq mi (27.92 km2) |
| • Water | 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (370 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,687 |
| • Density | 713.1/sq mi (275.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50428 |
| Area code | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-14025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 467618 |
| Website | www |
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.