At a Glance
Median Income
$33,125
$18,417 per capita
Home Value
$64,000
Zillow: $142,584
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.8%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% 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
3.0 / 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 $33,125 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,417. The unemployment rate stands at 21.8% (506% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 910 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Lake is $64,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,584. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
10.4% of adults in Bear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$33,125
Per Capita$18,417
Unemployment21.8%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$142,584
Housing Units77
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,023/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation1,554 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bear Lake was founded in 1887.
The median home in Bear Lake was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.