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Bear River, WY
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming.
Population
827
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
399
ZIP codes
0
Bear River and its ZIP codes
Bear River at a glance
- Bear River is about 67 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $120,859 a year, 59% more than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $341,900 (10% above Wyoming) and median rent is $2,083 a month.
Housing and community stats
Bear River, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,859
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$2,083/mo
Homeownership
96.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (166), German Americans (100), French Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Uinta County. PPP loans are for Bear River.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,909
8,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,370
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,606 per person
How people get to work
Bear River, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bear River, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
155
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 14°F
9.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bear River, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Bear River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvanstonCity | 9.5 mi | 10.3 |
| Woodruff, UTTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Randolph, UTTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bear River, WY in?
- Bear River is in Uinta County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Bear River, WY?
- About 827 people live in Bear River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bear River?
- Nearby places include Evanston (9.5 mi), Woodruff, UT (12 mi), Randolph, UT (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023