Bear Creek, North Carolina is a small town with a population of only 636 people according to the 2010 United States Census. Despite its small population, Bear Creek has still managed to rank highly in terms of quality of life, safety, and education. According to BestPlaces, Bear Creek ranks highly across all categories, with an overall ranking score of 8 out of 10. In particular, it ranks particularly high for its education and safety ratings with scores of 8.2 and 8 respectively. The town also has a great quality of life rating at 7.7 and a healthy median household income at $55,056. All in all, Bear Creek is a great place to live for those seeking peace and good education options in North Carolina.
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