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About Bear River

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
522Population
1.9 sq miArea
6,532 ftElevation

Bear River is a town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States, incorporated in 2001. As of the 2020 census, Bear River had a population of 522.

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Area code307
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Housing in Bear River

$383K▲ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bear River home is worth about $383,000, up 1.3% in a year, close to the Wyoming typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Bear River for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Evanston (56%), Lyman (3%) and Jackson (2%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Evanston
56%
Lyman
3%
Jackson
2%
Rock Springs
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bear River →

Health in Bear River

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≈Just like Wyoming

No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Bear River tracks Wyoming closely.

Care nearby

Evanston Regional HospitalEvanston · 10.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Health West - Evanston ChcEvanston · 9.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bear River · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bear River →

Natural hazards in Bear River

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire🏚️ Earthquakes
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Bear River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 9°Winter
53° / 26°Spring
79° / 44°Summer
57° / 27°Fall
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Nearest: Uinta County LibraryEvanston · 8.9 miles · 33 hrs a week

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