The Town FilesBear River City, Utah
City in Box Elder County · population 877 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $433,100
- Household income
- $97,895
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 36.3
Bear River City is a city of 877 people in Box Elder County, Utah. The median home is worth $433,100, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Utah towns, easier by car than 93% of Utah towns, better for families than 84% of Utah towns.
How Bear River City ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bear River City is worth $433,100, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $97,895, which is more affordable than 67% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,125 a month. 89.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bear River City | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $433,100 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $97,895 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.8% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bear River City
| People | Bear River City | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Bear River City
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 16.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bear River City since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an F0, struck on September 10, 1991 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 10, 1991.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on May 28, 2015.
Severe weather in Box Elder County since 1996
Box Elder County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4311: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3223: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Box Elder County
Box Elder County had 23,942 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,175 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Bear River City itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Bear River City
1 public school with 451 students, about 20.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century School | K-5 | 451 | 20.5 |
Towns near Bear River City
- Honeyville, UT2.6 mi · 1,606 people · home $477,800
- Corinne, UT4.2 mi · 809 people · home $377,900
- Elwood, UT4.2 mi · 1,173 people · home $516,400
- Tremonton, UT8.0 mi · 9,894 people · home $364,900
- Brigham City, UT8.3 mi · 19,650 people · home $369,300
- Garland, UT8.8 mi · 2,589 people · home $360,400
- Wellsville, UT9.5 mi · 4,060 people · home $455,500
- Mendon, UT10.2 mi · 1,339 people · home $594,100
Bear River City questions
Is Bear River City, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bear River City scores better for retirees than 44% of Utah towns and quieter than 68%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Bear River City?
The median owner-occupied home in Bear River City is valued at $433,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,895, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,125 a month.
What is the weather like in Bear River City?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.1 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Bear River City get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bear River City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on September 10, 1991. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)