Bear Creek, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,317 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$450 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
3
Alabama
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
4
Alabama
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (80%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Phillips High School
2 miles, NE · 2.8star
Phillips Elementary School
2 miles, NE · 2.8star
Haleyville High School
6 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Colleges

Northwest-Shoals Community College
34 miles, NE · 1.4star
University of North Alabama
38 miles, NE · 1.9star
Bevill State Community College
39 miles, S · 1.4star
Itawamba Community College
40 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Lakeland Community Hospital
7 miles, SE · 5star
Russellville Hospital
18 miles, N · 4.1star
Marion Regional Medical Center
18 miles, W · 4.1star
Northwest Medical Center
23 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
140 miles, NW · 2.8star
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