Wyoming
Bear River is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 835. Residents earn $118,185 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bear River receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Bear River stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bear River is $118,185, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Bear River among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Bear River is $330,300, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,425 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bear River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,185 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,261 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,415 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 161 |
| County GDP | $253M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,467 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.75% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $330,300 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $360,753 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,425 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,467 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.75% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.2% |
| Food Environment | 5.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 9.5 inches |
| 75% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,526 ft (1,989 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3859°N, 111.0270°W |
| County FIPS | 49033 |
Winner: Republican by 68.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.1% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 403/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |