What are the schools like in Clear Creek, CA?

School district data for Clear Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Clear Creek?

The median household income in Clear Creek, CA is $48,472 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Clear Creek, CA?

Clear Creek has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.3 inches.

Clear Creek, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clear Creek, CA affordable or expensive?

Clear Creek's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clear Creek is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,100 and the median rent is $974 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clear Creek, CA?

Clear Creek has a violent crime rate of 454.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1141.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clear Creek, CA a Good Place to Live?

Clear Creek is a small town of 307 in California, with a median household income of $48,472 . Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Clear Creek stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clear Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clear Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.5

Clear Creek's overall cost of living index is 101.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clear Creek costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Clear Creek, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$974	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,472	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Clear Creek's violent crime rate is 454.6 per 100,000 residents — 20% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

454.6 /100k

Property Crime

1141.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Clear Creek, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clear Creek sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 109.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clear Creek, CA
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	109.3"

Demographics

Metric	Clear Creek, CA	National Avg
Population	307	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westwood, CA 3 mi Hamilton Branch, CA 3 mi East Shore, CA 4 mi Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA 5 mi Lake Almanor Country Club, CA 6 mi

Clear Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clear Creek, CA affordable or expensive?

Clear Creek's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Clear Creek roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $233,100 and median rent is $974/month.

What is the crime rate in Clear Creek, CA?

Clear Creek's violent crime rate is 454.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1141.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clear Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Clear Creek, CA a good place to live?

Clear Creek, CA has a population of 307, a median household income of $48,472, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clear Creek?

Clear Creek averages 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 109.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Clear Creek?

The population of Clear Creek, California is 307 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clear Creek?

Key numbers for living in Clear Creek: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $233,100, median household income $48,472, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clear Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.