Bear River, WY

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.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
835 Population 403/sq mi density
$118,185 Median Income $34,261 per capita
$330,300 Home Value $360,753 Zillow
$1,425 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,185 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$330,300 home value, $1,425/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,185
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $330,300
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.1%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,425
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Bear River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population835
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,185
Per Capita$34,261
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$253M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,300
Rent$1,425
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$360,753

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain9.5 in/yr
Elevation6,526 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+98.1%
School Score6.13

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute23 min

Is Bear River a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Bear River has a population of 835 with a density of 403 people per square mile. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

835
Total Population
403
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bear River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bear River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bear River is $118,185, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Bear River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,185
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,261
Avg Weekly Wage$840
IRS Avg AGI$89,415

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)161
County GDP$253M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare3
Retail12
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,467
30% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bear River is $330,300, 17% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,425 (23% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $360,753.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,300
17% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$360,753

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,425
23% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,467
30% below US avg
Effective Rate0.75%
In Bear River, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 26.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bear River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity26.5%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%
Checkup Rate65.2%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.0/10
Exercise Access45.3%
Healthcare Facilities3

Crime Rates: Bear River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Bear River has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.5 inches
75% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,526 ft (1,989 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density403/sq mi
Coordinates41.3859°N, 111.0270°W
County FIPS49033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.7%
D 14.8%

Winner: Republican by 68.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.1%
11% below US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score6.13
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density403/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Healthcare Facilities3
Restaurants26
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Work from Home6.4%

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