Bear Creek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,360
Population
35/sq mi density
$93,478
Median Income
$45,252 per capita
$438,800
Home Value
$374,592 Zillow
$1,231
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$93,478 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$438,800 home value, $1,231/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. The area receives 90.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 293 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.2081°N, 149.3698°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.36 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | GREWINGK, AK | Meteorological | 60.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 136 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | - | 42 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | - | 14 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.2 in |
Bear Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 26°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.9") and June the driest (2.3").