ClareNY
A town of 91, settled in 1881.
Is Clare a good place to live?
39% of residents live below the poverty line in Clare, above both the New York town median (9.5%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 5 of the 759 New York towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Clare. 88% of the land in Clare is conserved, above both the New York town median (5.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Grass River Wild Forest, at 5,597 acres with 9.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Clare has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
91 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Clare: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clare, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clare.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Grass River Wild Forest | 9.2 mi | 5,597 |
| 2. Taylor Creek State Forest | — | 90 |
| 3. Orebed Creek State Forest | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Clare has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Clare has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Clare’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Clare have obesity than in the typical New York or U.S. town
43% of Clare adults have obesity. Clare beats the New York average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 40% of Clare adults have high blood pressure.
| Clare | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 33% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Clare | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.5% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Clare
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Clare
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Clare; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Clare residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
46 miles of trails in Clare
87.6% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
About Clare
Town in New York, United States
Clare is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 105 at the 2010 census. The Town of Clare is in the south-central part of the county and is south of the Village of Canton, the county seat.
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- Area
- 97 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,148 ft
Questions about Clare
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clare, NY a good place to live?
Clare has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.