Bear Lake town, Wisconsin
Bear Lake town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bear Lake town is a geographic entity located in Barron County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 673. The land area covers 32.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 673 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 309 | ±42 | 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 | 402 | ±62 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 309 | ±42 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 93 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $263,700 | ±$25,249 |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | ±$17 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,083 | ±$17,717 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,700 | ±$4,689 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 57 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 380 | ±72 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.5% | ±2% |
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: 684 (2024)
ID: 115139
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1756 25TH AVE, RICE LAKE WI 54868-9321
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GUS Population: 46,810 (2024)
ID: 177052
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
335 E MONROE AVE, RM 2510, BARRON WI 54812-1564
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Almena, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Barron, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK-12 | Cameron, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cameron, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cameron, 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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Northwood Technical College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 1900 College Dr., Rice Lake, WI, 54868 |
8002439482
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RICE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 2 E. MARSHALL ST., RICE LAKE, WI, 54868 |
(715) 234-4861
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THOMAS ST. ANGELO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 1305 2ND AVE., CUMBERLAND, WI, 54829 |
(715) 822-2767
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SHELL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 501 1ST ST., SHELL LAKE, WI, 54871 |
(715) 468-2074
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BARRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 10 N. 3RD ST., BARRON, WI, 54812 |
(715) 537-3881
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CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 506 MAIN ST., CAMERON, WI, 54822 |
(715) 458-2267
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOKS & BREAD BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 412 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 421 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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TURTLE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 301 MAPLE ST. S., TURTLE LAKE, WI, 54889 |
(715) 986-4618
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CALHOUN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | 321 MOORE ST., CHETEK, WI, 54728 |
(715) 924-3195
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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 CUMBERLAND, WI US, located 9.2 miles from Bear Lake town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1° | 0.3° | 9.7° | 0.95" | 11.4" |
| February | 24.3° | 2.7° | 13.5° | 0.99" | 10.6" |
| March | 37.1° | 15.5° | 26.3° | 1.69" | 9.2" |
| April | 51.6° | 30.4° | 41.0° | 2.83" | 4.6" |
| May | 64.7° | 44.0° | 54.4° | 3.84" | 0.4" |
| June | 74.7° | 54.9° | 64.8° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.0° | 59.4° | 69.2° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.9° | 57.3° | 67.1° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.5° | 48.1° | 58.3° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.0° | 35.1° | 44.5° | 3.28" | 0.7" |
| November | 38.0° | 22.0° | 30.0° | 1.86" | 7.1" |
| December | 24.3° | 8.7° | 16.5° | 1.29" | 11.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haugen village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Barronett CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Rice Lake city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Cumberland city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Shell Lake city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Barron city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5500505650. • 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.