The Town FilesClearwater County, Minnesota
8,616 people. The median home is worth $192,100 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $64,475.
Towns in Clearwater County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagley | 1,285 | $138,600 | $44,896 | 45.4 |
| Copley | 867 | $188,000 | $72,292 | 31.9 |
| Popple | 535 | $239,500 | $91,563 | 50.6 |
People and housing
| Clearwater County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,100 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $742 | $991 |
| Median household income | $64,475 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 41.6 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.8% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,536 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,036 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 602 storm events in Clearwater County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Clearwater County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2022 | Flood | DR-4659: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| September 5, 2018 | Flood | DR-4390: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1830: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).