Clara City, Minnesota
City · Population 1,390 · #304 in Minnesota
About Clara City
Clara City, MN is a small town located in western Minnesota with an estimated population of 1,390.
Officially, Clara City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 739 residents per square mile.
📰 Clara City News Today
- Obituary for Joan Marie Wolf Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home · Jul 23
- Jennie Tebben Obituary Jul 1, 2026 - Wing-Bain Funeral Home Wing-Bain Funeral Home · Jul 1
- Woman and infant run over by UTV near Clara City willmarradio.com · Jul 22
- Clara City Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- David Stanton Hovda Obituary Feb 10, 2026 Anderson TeBeest Funeral Home · Feb 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clara City Unique
- The only place in America named Clara City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clara City
- Franko Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clara City
- MACCRAY Elementary
- MACCRAY Secondary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,390
Rank in state#304 of 855
Land area1.88 sq mi
Density739/sq mi
Coordinates44.9574, -95.3677