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Bearcreek, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Carbon County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
93 Population 845/sq mi density
$111,500 Median Income $105,524 per capita
$191,700 Home Value $517,950 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 11.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
271 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
271 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bearcreek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 141.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,551 ft (1,387 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density845/sq mi
Coordinates45.1606°N, 109.1574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCarbon County County
Nearest AirportYellowstone Regional (COD)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 141.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.8 / 100
Community Resilience64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

378 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 128 km
May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 85 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 129 km
Aug 28, 1995 62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.2 146 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 85 km
Mar 26, 1994 19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.9 145 km
Sep 18, 2022 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.9 136 km
May 18, 2006 69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.8 139 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 130 km
Nov 26, 1998 63 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.8 142 km
Jan 29, 2025 24 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 134 km
Jan 9, 2008 18 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.7 146 km
Mar 29, 2023 56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 118 km
Aug 19, 2025 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 140 km
Sep 24, 1994 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 117 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 134 km
Mar 30, 2014 21 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 130 km
Jul 17, 2021 63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.6 122 km
Jun 16, 1997 25 km ENE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.6 137 km
Sep 15, 2013 24 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 11, 1978 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 26, 1964 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 84 km 0
May 18, 1991 EF1 49 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 35 km 0
Aug 25, 1986 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 18, 1978 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF1 55 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF0 85 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF0 80 km 0
May 24, 2014 EF0 62 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 CLOVERMIST 303,427 74 km
2006 DERBY 200,993 70 km
1988 STORM CREEK 116,027 67 km
1988 HELLROARING 77,598 92 km
2008 GUNBARREL 69,730 73 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 84 km
1988 CLOVER 34,035 85 km
2021 ROBERTSON DRAW 31,132 10 km
2006 JUNGLE 23,846 99 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 35 km
2016 BUFFALO 13,706 91 km
2016 WHIT 12,731 85 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 85 km
2008 CASCADE 10,017 24 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 63 km
2021 TROUT CREEK 7,804 55 km
2011 HOLE IN THE WALL 6,559 22 km
2003 DEEP LAKE 5,466 32 km
2002 COW CREEK 5,162 45 km
2002 RED WAFFLE 5,060 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Bearcreek has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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