Bear Lake: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Bear Lake center on a median $29,135 (2.5× below Noble County median $71,723; 2.5× below Indiana median $73,612), with homes at a median value of $106,900.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $29,135 — below the Indiana median ($73,612). Poverty rate 21.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $29,135 (vs Indiana $73,612) |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.5% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 21.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 21.5% (vs Indiana 4.5%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 53.2% |
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