Bear Creek, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marion County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,317 Population 97/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $18,288 per capita
$95,300 Home Value $176,183 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
1,036 Violent Crime/100K 2,637 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,300 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,036 violent crimes/100K (173% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bear Creek, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$18,288 per capita
Home Value
$95,300
66% below
Zillow: $176,183
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,036/100K
173% above
2,637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Bear Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bear Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
34%
Rent
55%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
273%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bear Creek a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bear Creek residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,288. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 712 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bear Creek is $95,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,183. Median rent is $640/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Bear Creek reports 1,036 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 173% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,637/100K.

Education

9.5% of adults in Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bear Creek has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,317
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$18,288
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$1,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,300
Rent$640
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$176,183
Housing Units599
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent1,036/100K
Property2,637/100K

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death12,544/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain66.1 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bear Creek was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.