Clearwater County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Clearwater County, Minnesota, is a tranquil area defined by its forests, lakes, and friendly small-town communities. With less than 9,000 residents and abundant natural beauty, it's perfect for visitors seeking outdoor adventure and authentic Midwestern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
8,734
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.58°, -95.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,700
Local Cost
$1,155
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
4.7°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-12.1°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-45.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
613 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJI
Distance
34 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.