At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$37,853 per capita
Home Value
$143,100
Zillow: $321,280
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear Lake residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,853. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 278 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Lake is $143,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,280. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
25.2% of adults in Bear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population245
Median Age70.1 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$37,853
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,100
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$321,280
Housing Units644
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,506/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,217 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Lake was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.