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Bear Creek, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marion County County
2.6
/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
302 sunny days/yr
1,051
Violent Crime/100K
2,388 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,300 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,051 violent crimes/100K (176% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2555°N, 87.7134°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in |
Bear Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.4").