[4] A post office was established at Clear Lake in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.

The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.9% Asian, and 0.3% from two or more races.

28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the town was 98.77% White, 0.41% Asian, and 0.82% from two or more races.

22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 4.2% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 6.9% of those 65 or over.