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Bear Creek, AL

Bear Creek, AL.

Population: 1,092 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bear Creek, AL is $97,200. Homes sell for a median $165,450 after a median 95 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$97,200

Median home value

95

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$97,200
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$165,450
Median list price
$114,900
Median price per sqft
$82
1-year sale-price change
-61.3%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$641/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$738/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,539/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.3 : 1
Schools include
Phillips High School, Phillips Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (57 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Kown (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
40.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$258
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,220
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Bear CreekState medianUS median
Median sale price$165,450$247,500$325,000
Median days on market95 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$258$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bear Creek, AL?
$97,200.
What is the median sale price in Bear Creek, AL?
$165,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Bear Creek, AL?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in Bear Creek, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bear Creek, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Bear Creek, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bear Creek, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bear Creek, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bear Creek, AL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Bear Creek, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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