Bear Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Crawford County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
245
Population
46/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$37,853 per capita
$143,100
Home Value
$321,280 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 126.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7175°N, 84.9437°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Bear Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.0").