Ambler, AK

Alaska · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
201 Population
$41,563 Median Income
$86,700 Home Value
$475 Median Rent
33.8 yrs Median Age
5.6% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
1.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.4
Education

People

Population201
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupHispanic 94.0%

Economy

1.8/5
Median Income$41,563
Per Capita Income$16,320
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty Rate25.5%
County GDP$744M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$86,700
Median Rent$475
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,467

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes16.7%
Depression21.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Jan / JulN/A
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 21 (Good)

Education

1.4/5
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+65.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.86
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Work From Home17.2%
Broadband86.0%

How Ambler Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$41,563
Home Value$86,700
Median Rent$475
Poverty Rate25.5%
Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
Unemployment8.7%

Population & Age

Total Population201
Population Density19 per sq mi
Median Age33.8 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 6% Hispanic 94%
White6.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino94.0%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only42.6%
Spanish Speakers57.4%
English 42.6% Spanish 57.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.5%
Health Insurance78.0%

Income

45% below avg
Median Household Income$41,563
Per Capita Income$16,320
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,724
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,838

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate8.7%
Poverty Rate25.5%
Total Establishments (County)148
County GDP$744M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation5
Healthcare Facilities4
Retail Stores14
Total Establishments148

Industry Mix

Restaurants 5 Healthcare 4 Retail 14

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,838

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time3.8 min
Work From Home17.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

69% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$86,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied86.8%

Rental Costs

59% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$475

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedroom$1,467
3 Bedroom$1,941
4 Bedroom$2,304

Property Tax

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes16.7%
Heart Disease9.1%
High Blood Pressure40.6%
Asthma14.1%
COPD11.2%
Stroke5.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity35.2%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)21.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage78.0%
Regular Checkup66.3%
Premature Death Rate19,918 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index4.6 / 10
Exercise Access3.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)4
Restaurants (County)5

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median21.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density19 per sq mi
Latitude67.0909°
Longitude-157.8871°
County FIPS02188

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Republican +11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
High School+65.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.86

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density19 per sq mi
Land Area10.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

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