At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
9.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear Creek a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
6.4% of adults in Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Creek has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density3,850/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,030
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$393,170
Housing Units45
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation191 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Creek was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
17.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.