Bear Creek town, Wisconsin
Bear Creek town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bear Creek town is a geographic entity located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 737. The land area covers 36.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 737 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 320 | ±43 | 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 | 322 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 320 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2 | ±2 |
| Median Home Value | $256,000 | ±$24,597 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,213 | ±$696 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,412 | ±$12,276 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,596 | ±$5,048 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 32 | ±20 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 372 | ±53 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.9% | ±4.5% |
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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TOWN OF BEAR CREEK
GUS Population: 734 (2024)
ID: 136805
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
E8056 COUNTY ROAD O, CLINTONVILLE WI 54929-9783
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GUS Population: 51,171 (2024)
ID: 115040
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK/ADMIN. COORDINATOR
811 HARDING, WAUPACA WI 54981
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | New London, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clintonville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clintonville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Clintonville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hortonville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Hortonville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hortonville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Hortonville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | New London, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Manawa, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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College of Menominee Nation
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College | 23.1 mi away | N172 State Highway 47&55, Keshena, WI, 54135-1179 |
71579956003084
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CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 75 HEMLOCK ST., CLINTONVILLE, WI, 54929 |
(715) 823-4563
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Fox Valley Technical College
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College | 24.6 mi away | 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI, 54912-2277 |
9207355600
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STURM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 130 N. BRIDGE ST., MANAWA, WI, 54949 |
(920) 596-2252
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MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 120 N. MAIN ST., MARION, WI, 54950 |
(715) 754-5368
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NEW LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 406 S. PEARL ST., NEW LONDON, WI, 54961 |
(920) 982-8519
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SHIOCTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | W7740 PINE ST., SHIOCTON, WI, 54170 |
(920) 986-3933
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HORTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 531 N. NASH ST., HORTONVILLE, WI, 54944 |
(920) 779-4279
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IOLA VILLAGE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 180 S. MAIN ST., IOLA, WI, 54945 |
(715) 445-4330
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WEYAUWEGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 301 S. MILL ST., WEYAUWEGA, WI, 54983 |
(920) 867-3742
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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 CLINTONVILLE, WI US, located 5.7 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 | 25.1° | 7.3° | 16.2° | 1.27" | 10.8" |
| February | 29.4° | 9.4° | 19.4° | 1.08" | 10.2" |
| March | 40.9° | 20.0° | 30.5° | 1.87" | 6.7" |
| April | 54.7° | 32.1° | 43.4° | 2.99" | 4.1" |
| May | 67.6° | 44.5° | 56.1° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.1° | 54.8° | 65.9° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 59.1° | 70.2° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 56.7° | 68.1° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.9° | 48.0° | 60.0° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.3° | 36.4° | 47.3° | 2.88" | 0.4" |
| November | 43.3° | 25.2° | 34.3° | 1.93" | 2.5" |
| December | 30.5° | 14.5° | 22.5° | 1.49" | 9.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Clintonville city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Manawa city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
| Embarrass village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Northport CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Marion city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5513505625. • 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.