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Clare, IA
City in Webster County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50524.
Population
128
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
258
ZIP codes
1
Clare and its ZIP codes
Clare at a glance
- Clare is about 4.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Clare, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Clare.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,614
17,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,766 per person
PPP loans
$1.1M
68 loans, 82 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Clare, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clare, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Clare
1 in or overlapping Clare. Population shown
Cities near Clare
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarnumCity | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Fort DodgeCity | 9.9 mi | 16 |
| BadgerCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| MoorlandCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Gilmore CityCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| KnierimCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| MansonCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| HumboldtCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| Dakota CityCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| RutlandCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PalmerCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| SomersCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| OthoCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| CoalvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| BradgateCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| CallenderCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clare, IA in?
- Clare is in Webster County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Clare, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clare include 50524.
- What is the population of Clare, IA?
- About 128 people live in Clare, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clare?
- Nearby places include Barnum (5.7 mi), Fort Dodge (9.9 mi), Badger (10 mi), Moorland (10 mi), Gilmore City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023