Bear Lake Town, WI
Living in Bear Lake Town
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute72
Public Transit10
Affordability66
Public Safety96
Airports33
Hospitals76
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
720Population+133 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent-$1 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas57%
Utility gas4%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Lake Town
United States45
Wisconsin35
Barron County9
Property Crime in Bear Lake Town
United States48
Wisconsin37
Barron County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Lake Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding16
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Lake Town, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Lake Town, WI
St Joseph School
8 miles, SE
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran School
9 miles, SE
Barron Christian School
12 miles, S
Gospel Mennonite School
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Lake Town, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stout
50 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
57 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
63 miles, SW
Bethel University
74 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Lake Town, WI
Lakeview Medical Center of Rice Lake
7 miles, SE
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
10 miles, SW
Indianhead Medical Ctr
11 miles, N
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
13 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bear Lake Town, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
53 miles, S
Duluth International Airport
88 miles, N
St. Cloud Regional Airport
107 miles, W