Bear Lake, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
118 Population 590/sq mi density
$65,000 Home Value $233,899 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bear Lake, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $233,899
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
89.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Bear Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bear Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
23%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bear Lake a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bear Lake is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,899. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

14.4% of adults in Bear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bear Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population118
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,108
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

Home Value$65,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$233,899
Housing Units120
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation902 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Bear Lake was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.