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Bear Creek, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waupaca County County
Bear Creek, WI
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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,719. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,385 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Creek is $98,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,542. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Bear Creek reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,980/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Creek has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.