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Bear Creek, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marion County County
Bear Creek, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Bear Creek a Good Place to Live?
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 4.8% (33% 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 1,051 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 176% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,388/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.