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Bear Lake, IN
Census-designated place in Noble County, Indiana.
Population
144
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
709
ZIP codes
0
Bear Lake and its ZIP codes
Bear Lake at a glance
- Bear Lake is about 3.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Noble County. PPP loans are for Bear Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,828
16,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,257
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $6,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bear Lake, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bear Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WolflakeCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MerriamCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| KimmellCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Tri-LakesCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.4 |
| AlbionTown | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| CromwellTown | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| North WebsterTown | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| WawakaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| LigonierCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| BrimfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BarbeeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Columbia CityCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| LarwillTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ChurubuscoTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bear Lake, IN in?
- Bear Lake is in Noble County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Bear Lake, IN?
- About 144 people live in Bear Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bear Lake?
- Nearby places include Wolflake (1.4 mi), Big Lake (3.3 mi), Merriam (4.8 mi), Kimmell (5.4 mi), Tri-Lakes (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023