The Town FilesBear Lake County, Idaho
6,650 people. The median home is worth $275,000 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $75,260.
Towns in Bear Lake County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | 2,643 | $240,300 | $61,375 | 42.0 |
People and housing
| Bear Lake County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,000 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $632 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $75,260 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 40.5 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
1,998 jobs in 2024, average pay $40,230 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 228 storm events in Bear Lake County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bear Lake County has been included in 4 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| May 5, 1977 | Drought | EM-3040: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).