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Bear Creek, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waupaca County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
271
Population
295/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$31,719 per capita
$98,600
Home Value
$259,542 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
133
Violent Crime/100K
2,980 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5313°N, 88.7275°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Waupaca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°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 31.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.0").