Bear Creek, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waupaca County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
271 Population 295/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $31,719 per capita
$98,600 Home Value $265,499 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates44.5313°N, 88.7275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaupaca County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 44.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 143 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 93 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 50 km 1
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 87 km 0
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 70 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 51 km 6
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 97 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 17 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in

Bear Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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