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Bear River, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Rich County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
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
18.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
73
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 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 Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,526 ft (1,989 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3859°N, 111.0270°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rich County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Bear River has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.6").