Bear Lake, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
132
Population
191/sq mi density
$33,125
Median Income
$18,417 per capita
$64,000
Home Value
$142,584 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$33,125 median income, 21.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Lake has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 115.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,554 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9934°N, 79.5013°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in |
Bear Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.5").