Bear Creek, California
Quick Statistics
Bear Creek is a community in Merced County, California, home to about 346 people spread across 0.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,656 a year. About 22.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 19 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Bear Creek ranks number 1,290 of 1,570 in population, number 182 in median household income. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Bear Creek typically top out near 96°F in July, while January nights average about 37°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tuttle, CA | 2.1 mi. | 73 |
| 2. | Merced, CA | 3.4 mi. | 91,953 |
| 3. | University of California Merced, CA | 4.7 mi. | 724 |
| 4. | Planada, CA | 5.3 mi. | 3,506 |
| 5. | Franklin, CA | 6.6 mi. | 7,392 |
| 6. | McSwain, CA | 9.4 mi. | 5,783 |
| 7. | Le Grand, CA | 10.1 mi. | 1,636 |
| 8. | Atwater, CA | 10.6 mi. | 32,162 |
What is the population of Bear Creek, California?
Bear Creek has a population of about 346 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Bear Creek, California in?
Bear Creek is located in Merced County, California.
What is the median income in Bear Creek, California?
The median personal income in Bear Creek is about $42,656 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Bear Creek, California?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded in Merced County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Bear Creek, California?
Typical July highs run about 96 degrees and January lows about 37 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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