Bear Lake County School District 33, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,359 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,553 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$357 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$495 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bear Lake County
1
Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bear Lake County
3
Idaho
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (82%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 19
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 1 5 32
Apr 1 2 42
May 2 0 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 1 5 31
Dec 1 11 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Bear Lake Middle School
3 miles, NE · 2.3star
Aj Winters Elementary School
3 miles, NE · 2.8star
Clover Creek High School
4 miles, NE · 3.2star
Bear Lake High School
4 miles, NE · 4.1star

Colleges

Utah State University
45 miles, SW · 1.9star
Bridgerland Technical College
45 miles, SW · 1.4star
Stevens-Henager College
47 miles, SW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Franklin County Medical Center
31 miles, W · 4.1star
Star Valley Medical Center
36 miles, NE · 4.1star

Airports

Pocatello Regional Airport
78 miles, NW · 1star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
83 miles, SW · 1star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
93 miles, N · 1star
Jackson Hole Airport
96 miles, NE · 1.4star