ClearwaterNE
A town of 327, settled in 1881.
Is Clearwater a good place to live?
Clearwater’s median age is 54.3 years, above both the Nebraska town median (37.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a lower share of children under 18 than Clearwater. Clearwater has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
327 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Clearwater: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clearwater, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clearwater.
Clearwater stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
2.1% of Clearwater working residents work locally, against 34% in Nebraska’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Clearwater has lost 50 jobs, to 79 in 2023. The average trip to work in Clearwater is 17 minutes.
| Clearwater | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Learning CenterLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Clearwater has four seasons and pleasant summers
Clearwater has cold winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 5 have a lower July high than Clearwater.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A typical Clearwater home is worth about $243K
The typical Clearwater home is worth about $243,000, up 5.8% in a year, 13% below the Nebraska typical home. 83% of households own their home in Clearwater.
| Clearwater | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $875 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
How healthy Clearwater is
Clearwater tracks Nebraska closely on all 32 CDC measures. 22% of Clearwater adults binge drink. Only 5 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Clearwater.
| Clearwater | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Hail leads a moderate hazard risk in Clearwater
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Clearwater since 2019.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Clearwater
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Clearwater; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Clearwater residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
98% of working residents leave Clearwater for work
Where Clearwater’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Clearwater
Village in Nebraska, US
Clearwater is a village in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clearwater had a population of 320.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,795 ft
- ZIP code
- 68726
Questions about Clearwater
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clearwater, NE a good place to live?
Clearwater has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.