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City	Clear Lake
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Cerro Gordo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	43.138015
Longitude	-93.379372
Population	7,687
Density	275.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50428
Area Code	515
County Seat	Mason City
School District	Clear Lake Community School District

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About Clear Lake, Iowa

Clear Lake is a locality in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,687. The population density is 275.3 people per km². Clear Lake is located at 43.1380°N, 93.3794°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Clear Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50428.

Clear Lake occupies a vast expanse of the Iowa prairie where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered by significant elevation. It lies 9.1 miles west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 263°T), and is situated 15.6 miles east-southeast of Forest City. The landscape surrounding Clear Lake consists of fertile, tilled earth that holds the morning light in a soft, golden suspension. A brief mile away, the waters of Clear Creek meander through the fields, providing a quiet corridor for local wildlife. While the terrain remains largely level, the distant silhouette of Pilot Knob rises twelve miles off to provide a subtle anchor to the western view. Visitors often find solace in the open spaces of Jacobsen Park, where the wind ripples through tall grasses under a sky of immense, shifting gray.

Settlement across this region followed the expansion of agricultural networks that capitalized on the rich, dark soil of the Midwestern plains. Clear Lake developed as a focal point for the surrounding trade, anchored by industries that process the bounty of corn and soybeans harvested from neighboring fields. Small-scale manufacturing and service sectors sustain the local economy, maintaining a deliberate pace that mirrors the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest. The history of the area is written in the sturdy architecture of its older commercial blocks, which remain functional centers for commerce today. This economic steady-state fosters an environment where the daily rhythm is dictated by the requirements of the land and the needs of those who work it.

Cultural life in Clear Lake carries the influence of deep-rooted Scandinavian and German traditions, reflected in the unshowy and literate civility of its residents. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the changing seasons, often drawing people to the water’s edge or into the quiet lanes of the town. Notable figures such as the legendary singer Buddy Holly are forever linked to the local history, marking the area as a place where significant cultural memories persist. Landmarks throughout the municipality serve as quiet reminders of a past that values endurance and communal connection over rapid transformation. People here move with a quiet intention, aware that their lives are shaped by the vast, open geography of the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lions Field (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 004° N
National Register of Historic Places (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 282° W
Three Stars Monument (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 283° W
Outlet Recreation Complex & Dog Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 136° SE
Clear Lake Outlet (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 188° S
Clear Lake Rearing Ponds Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 023° NE
Winter Garden (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 300° NW
Clear Lake State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 194° S
Clear Lake Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 266° W
Lekwa Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 211° SW
Blue-bill Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 139° SE
McIntosh Woods State Park (State Park) — 3.9 mi, 258° W
Buddy Holly Crash Site (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 359° N
Buddy Holly Glasses (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 002° N
Mason City Communit Theatre (Theatre) — 9.1 mi, 085° E
Rancho Deluxe (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 083° E
Winnebago Trail (Nature Reserve) — 9.7 mi, 075° E
Brewery (Historic Ruins) — 10.0 mi, 071° E
Manly Caboose Museum (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 043° NE
Odvin Hagen Music Center (Arts Centre) — 15.8 mi, 303° NW
Mansion Museum (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 304° NW
Holtan Farm Museum (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 308° NW
Jenison-Meacham Memorial Art Center and Museum (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 213° SW
Armstrong House Museum (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 262° W
Watts Theater (Cinema) — 30.4 mi, 070° E
Mall Cinema 7 Theatre (Cinema) — 37.6 mi, 002° N
Summerset Theater (Theatre) — 41.9 mi, 027° NE
Lone Rock (Attraction) — 48.1 mi, 277° W

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