Clare is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), all land.

[4] Clare lies within the eastern side of Manson crater, an impact structure buried by glacial till and outwash.

There were 68 housing units at an average density of 137.2 per square mile (53.0/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 2.1% African American, and 0.7% from other races.

30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.53% Native American, and 1.05% from two or more races.

29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[10] It was established on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Manson and Northwest Webster districts.