At a Glance
Median Income
$71,458
$50,393 per capita
Home Value
$570,000
Zillow: $1,164,134
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
11.8% smoking rate
How Bear Dance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Dance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear Dance a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear Dance residents earn a median household income of $71,458 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,393. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Dance is $570,000 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,164,134. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
40.7% of adults in Bear Dance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Dance has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born14.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,458
Per Capita$50,393
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
C
Home Value$570,000
Rent
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$1,164,134
Housing Units202
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation3,096 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+36.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Dance was built in 1972.
41.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
14.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.