Bear Creek town, Wisconsin
Bear Creek town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bear Creek town is a geographic entity located in Sauk County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 630. The land area covers 49.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 630 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 217 | ±32 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 232 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 217 | ±32 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±14 |
| Median Home Value | $347,700 | ±$80,959 |
| Median Gross Rent | $831 | ±$234 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,594 | ±$10,409 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,741 | ±$7,555 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 28 | ±25 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 260 | ±41 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±6.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 631 (2024)
ID: 136768
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
E 2578 HWY B, LONE ROCK WI 53556
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GUS Population: 66,486 (2024)
ID: 177073
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
505 BROADWAY ST, BARABOO WI 53913-2404
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Richland Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Richland Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Richland Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | North Freedom, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | Richland Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Richland Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Richland Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Richland Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Richland Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Richland Center, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KRAEMER LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTER
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 910 MAIN ST., PLAIN, WI, 53577 |
(608) 546-4201
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LONE ROCK COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 234 N. BROADWAY, LONE ROCK, WI, 53556 |
(608) 583-2034
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SPRING GREEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 230 E. MONROE ST., SPRING GREEN, WI, 53588 |
(608) 588-2276
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BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 325 N. CENTRAL AVE., RICHLAND CENTER, WI, 53581 |
(608) 647-6444
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MUSCODA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 400 N. WISCONSIN AVE., MUSCODA, WI, 53573 |
(608) 739-3510
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ROCK SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 251 RAILROAD ST., ROCK SPRINGS, WI, 53961 |
(608) 737-1063
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REEDSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 370 VINE ST., REEDSBURG, WI, 53959 |
(608) 768-7323
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NORTH FREEDOM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 105 N. MAPLE ST., NORTH FREEDOM, WI, 53951 |
(608) 522-4571
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LA VALLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 101 W. MAIN ST., LA VALLE, WI, 53941 |
(608) 985-7323
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MAZOMANIE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 102 BRODHEAD ST., MAZOMANIE, WI, 53560 |
(608) 795-2104
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LONE ROCK TRI CO AP, WI US, located 6.5 miles from Bear Creek town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5° | 9.9° | 18.7° | 0.88" | — |
| February | 32.2° | 13.8° | 23.0° | 0.87" | — |
| March | 45.1° | 26.0° | 35.5° | 1.88" | — |
| April | 58.4° | 36.2° | 47.3° | 3.69" | — |
| May | 70.4° | 47.9° | 59.2° | 3.72" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 57.8° | 68.6° | 5.28" | — |
| July | 82.7° | 61.3° | 72.0° | 4.54" | — |
| August | 80.5° | 59.2° | 69.8° | 4.17" | — |
| September | 73.7° | 50.6° | 62.1° | 3.42" | — |
| October | 60.5° | 38.8° | 49.6° | 2.48" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 27.8° | 36.8° | 1.95" | — |
| December | 32.9° | 16.5° | 24.7° | 1.20" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Sextonville CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Lone Rock village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Gotham CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
| Spring Green village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Loganville village | Village | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5511105600. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.