Bear River City, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Davis County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
863 Population 479/sq mi density
$87,917 Median Income $36,075 per capita
$381,500 Home Value $467,859 Zillow
$1,579 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,917 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$381,500 home value, $1,579/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear River City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation4,257 ft (1,298 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density479/sq mi
Coordinates41.6124°N, 112.1249°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDavis County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 40.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median46.0
RatingGood
Good Days %63.9%
Unhealthy Days15

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)16.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 96 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 128 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 121 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 86 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 123 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 126 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 118 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 125 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 112 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 121 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 95 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 96 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 148 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 125 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 148 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 119 km
May 5, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M4.4 25 km
Sep 5, 2017 13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 120 km
Sep 5, 2017 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

45 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 41 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 86 km 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 69 km 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 37 km 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 89 km 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 59 km 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 43 km 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 47 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 96 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 58 km 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 31 km 0
Aug 14, 1968 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 82 km 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 71 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 63 km 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1909 UTAH Earthquake 3.6 m - 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STONE 2 (50,677 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 STONE 2 50,677 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 35 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 47 km
2013 STATE 31,011 50 km
2006 HOGUPS 30,094 90 km
2007 MONARCH 25,046 97 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 32 km
2005 SALLY 19,726 84 km
2005 PARK VALLEY 18,700 92 km
2000 CASTLEROCK 16,718 91 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 36 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 83 km
2011 LAKESIDE 16,165 98 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 77 km
2006 SCORPIO 14,887 94 km
2000 HOGUP 14,688 90 km
2018 GORING 14,538 33 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 96 km
2020 TABBY CANYON 14,330 91 km
2007 COW CANYON 13,447 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Bear River City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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