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Bear Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Crawford County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
265
Population
46/sq mi density
$54,886
Median Income
$25,865 per capita
$126,400
Home Value
$296,765 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,886 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,400 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 88.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Bear Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").