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Bear Bluff

A town of 155 people in Jackson County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land27%9,565 of 35,662 acres
Trails3.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Bear Bluff

Town in Wisconsin, United States
155Population
56.1 sq miArea
981 ftElevation

Bear Bluff is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 155 at the 2020 census.

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10worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Tomah Memorial HospitalTomah · 17.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental CenterBlack River Falls · 22.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54666, 54466 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bear Bluff →

Natural hazards in Bear Bluff

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Bear Bluff has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 9°Winter
56° / 32°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
58° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Tomah Public LibraryTomah · 17.7 miles · 57 hrs a week

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