What are the schools like in Bear Creek, AK?

Bear Creek is served primarily by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bear Creek?

The median household income in Bear Creek, AK is $70,156 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bear Creek, AK?

Bear Creek has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 62.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 90.1 inches.

Bear Creek, AK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bear Creek, AK affordable or expensive?

Bear Creek's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bear Creek is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $300,000 and the median rent is $937 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bear Creek, AK?

Bear Creek has a violent crime rate of 71.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 427.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bear Creek, AK a Good Place to Live?

Bear Creek is a small town of 1,283 in Alaska, with a median household income of $70,156 . Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Bear Creek stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bear Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bear Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.9

Bear Creek's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bear Creek costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bear Creek, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$300,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$937	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,156	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bear Creek's violent crime rate is 71.5 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.5 /100k

Property Crime

427.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bear Creek is served primarily by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bear Creek, AK	National Avg
School District	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bear Creek sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 62.2°F in July, with 62.7 inches of annual precipitation and 90.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bear Creek, AK
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	62.2°F
Annual Precipitation	62.7"
Annual Snowfall	90.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bear Creek, AK	National Avg
Population	1,283	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	8.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Seward, AK 6 mi Primrose, AK 10 mi Lowell Point, AK 10 mi Crown Point, AK 15 mi Moose Pass, AK 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Bear Creek

Bear Creek, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99664

Bear Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear Creek, AK affordable or expensive?

Bear Creek's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bear Creek roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $300,000 and median rent is $937/month.

What is the crime rate in Bear Creek, AK?

Bear Creek's violent crime rate is 71.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bear Creek?

Public schools in Bear Creek are operated by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The district has 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bear Creek, AK a good place to live?

Bear Creek, AK has a population of 1,283, a median household income of $70,156, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bear Creek?

Bear Creek averages 31.3°F in January and 62.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.7 inches with about 90.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bear Creek?

Bear Creek, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99664.

What is the population of Bear Creek?

The population of Bear Creek, Alaska is 1,283 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bear Creek?

Key numbers for living in Bear Creek: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $300,000, median household income $70,156, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bear Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.