White Bear Township is an urban township in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,049 at the 2020 census, up from 10,949 in 2010. White Bear Township was named after its White Bear Lake. Over the years, the cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, and North Oaks were carved out of the township's original 36 square miles (93 km2). It now comprises four discontiguous parcels over an area of 9.3 square miles (24 km2). It is the only remaining township in Ramsey County. The unincorporated communities of Bald Eagle and Bellaire are located in the township.

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How White Bear ranks

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#7Most conserved land in MN #8Fewest uninsured in MN #8Most trails in MN All MN rankings →

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Living in White Bear

Work & commute in White Bear

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Most working residents leave White Bear for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (14%), St. Paul (13%) and White Bear Lake (10%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Minneapolis

14%

St. Paul

13%

White Bear Lake

10%

Vadnais Heights

2%Work in townlive and work in White Bear 12 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 3,596Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in White Bear

Health Grade A

Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

12better than MN·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · better 5.4%Fewer uninsured adultsMN 7.5% · better 10.3%More adults who have had cancerMN 8.5% · worse

Care nearby

M Health Fairview St. John's HospitalMaplewood · 5.1 mi · ER

Mn Community Care @mcdonough HomesSaint Paul · 8.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55110, 55127, 55126 · CMS · HRSAHealth in White Bear →

Natural hazards in White Bear

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does White Bear flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 16 declared for Ramsey County MapWhite Bear vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in White Bear

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White Bear has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

57° / 39°Fall

How much snow does White Bear get?About 40 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 23.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in White Bear

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools White Bear’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#35Best public schoolsof 230 in MN

DistrictWhite Bear Lake School DistrictSchools3

Otter Lake Elementary AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 492 students Bellaire Education Center DMiddle · Grades 5–9 · 30 students Project ReturnHigh · Grades 6–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.