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Clermont, IA
City in Fayette County, Iowa.
Population
627
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
498
ZIP codes
0
Clermont and its ZIP codes
Clermont at a glance
- Clermont is about 8.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,625, 14% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,200 (44% below Iowa) and median rent is $434 a month.
Local data for Clermont, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clermont, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,625
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$434/mo
Homeownership
90.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (310), Norwegian Americans (128), Irish Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Clermont.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,294
6,976 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
How people get to work
Clermont, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clermont, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clermont, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Clermont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElginCity | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| PostvilleCity | 7.2 mi | 2.1 |
| CastaliaCity | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| West UnionCity | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| LuanaCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WadenaCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| OssianCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| FayetteCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| MononaCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| St. OlafCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| VolgaCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| FarmersburgCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| St. LucasCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| RandaliaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HawkeyeCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ElkaderCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clermont, IA in?
- Clermont is in Fayette County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Clermont, IA?
- About 627 people live in Clermont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clermont?
- Nearby places include Elgin (3.3 mi), Postville (7.2 mi), Castalia (7.9 mi), West Union (8.7 mi), Luana (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023