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Life in Clearfield
If you're considering Clearfield, understand that you're looking at a solidly middle-class, family-oriented suburb with a 22-minute average commute and strong job market anchored by Hill Air Force Base and the Freeport Center industrial complex. The median home price sits around $374,000 with a median household income of $75,429, so affordability is reasonable for the region, though you'll want to factor in that 24 inches of annual snow and winters that can stretch from November through April. Summers are hot and dry, but winters bring a real trade-off: the valley experiences significant temperature inversions and smog during mid-winter months when air stagnation can create some of the worst air quality in the country—something worth considering if respiratory health matters to your household.
Clearfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Foreign-Born
8.0%
Broadband Internet
87.8%
of households
Population Growth
+10.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Clearfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clearfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (50.2%), and 12.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.4%
of residents
65 and Older
8.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Clearfield
In Clearfield, rent runs 6% above the UT average, and home values are 24% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,063
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $416,284 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Clearfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clearfield is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Clearfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area
Commute21.8 min avg
How Clearfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clearfield, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clearfield runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
182.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
883.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clearfield Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Davis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Davis County, which includes Clearfield, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Excessive Heat | $219,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Davis County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davis County, which includes Clearfield, is typically good — 231 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
231
per year
Moderate Days
127
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Davis County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clearfield has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
26.2"
Annual Snowfall
22.8"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
90
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 2.73" |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 2.71" |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.14" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.01" |
| Jun | 80°F | 53°F | 1.74" |
| Jul | 92°F | 64°F | 0.80" |
| Aug | 87°F | 62°F | 1.01" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 1.70" |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 2.34" |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.01" |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clearfield
Uninsured
9.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Clearfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Hospital-davis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · Layton
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Layton
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Ogden
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clearfield
Clearfield's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Clearfield (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,360 students · in-state tuition $6,625 · 46% graduate · median earnings $60,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 226 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Golden Spike National Historical Park, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clearfield
Clearfield has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Golden Spike National Historical Park (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
44 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
49 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clearfield
Davis County Library Clearfield Branch
1 North Main, Clearfield
Cities Near Clearfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Clearfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Clearfield FAQ
Is Clearfield, Utah affordable?⌄
Clearfield's median rent is $1,579/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,495/year. Median home value is $373,900.
Is Clearfield, Utah safe?⌄
Clearfield's violent crime rate was 183 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 884 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clearfield, Utah?⌄
Clearfield has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clearfield, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Clearfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,579/month and median household income is $75,495/year. The median home value is $373,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clearfield, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Clearfield is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from