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Clive, IA

Founded 1882Elev. 254 m
Population
18,776
Median home
$379,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Clive

With about 18,776 residents, Clive is one of Iowa's notable places. Clive was founded in 1882. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $131,082. Homes carry a median value of $379,000, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76%). Around 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,776
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$131,082
Per-capita income
$60,011
Poverty rate
4.8%
High-school grad or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
26.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino12.4%
Black5%
Asian4.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts56%
Sales & office22.5%
Service9.6%
Production, transportation & material moving9.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$379,000
Median gross rent
$1,099/mo
Owner-occupied
73.8%
Median year built
1995
Households
7,101
Avg. household size
2.64

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Clive has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading71%
Math72%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Indian Hills Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Crestview School of InquiryElementaryGrades -1–6
Shuler Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime52% below national
Clive184
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 100% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% below national
Clive1,308
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Clive Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Clive.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Polk County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Clive is in Polk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Clive was founded in 1882. Elevation ~254 m.

Map of Clive
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Registered sex offenders in Clive, IA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Clive, Iowa.

Charles Leroy White, 49
Clive · Polk County · 50325
AKA Charles L White, Charles White
Donald Robert Wilson, 55
Clive · Polk County · 50325
AKA Donald R Wilson, Earl W Wilson
Thomas Jack Greenwood Ii, 62
Clive · Polk County · 50325
AKA Thomas J Greenwood, Thomas Jack Greenwood
Michael Lynn Scott, 56
Clive · Dallas County · 50325
AKA Michael L Scott

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Clive — frequently asked

What is the population of Clive, Iowa?
Clive has a population of about 18,776, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Clive?
The median home value in Clive is $379,000, and the median gross rent is $1,099/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Clive safe? What is the crime rate?
Clive Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 184 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Clive face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Polk County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Clive?
Clive has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Clive?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Clive. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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