At a Glance
Violent Crime
699/100K
3,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bear Creek reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,225/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density3,850/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent699/100K
Property3,225/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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%
Broadband39.0%
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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