Bear River, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Rich County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
835 Population 403/sq mi density
$118,185 Median Income $34,261 per capita
$330,300 Home Value $382,811 Zillow
$1,425 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$118,185 median income, 2.6% 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

Bear River, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$118,185
57% above
$34,261 per capita
Home Value
$330,300
17% above
Zillow: $382,811
Median Rent
$1,425/mo
23% above
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Bear River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bear River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
157%
Home Value
117%
Rent
123%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bear River a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bear River residents earn a median household income of $118,185 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,261. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 161 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bear River is $330,300 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,811. Median rent is $1,425/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

30.1% of adults in Bear River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 9.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population835
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,185
Per Capita$34,261
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,300
Rent$1,425
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$382,811
Housing Units298
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
Elevation6,526 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bear River was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.370 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.