Anderson, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Denali Borough County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
160 Population 4/sq mi density
$101,250 Median Income $41,338 per capita
$176,100 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
27°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Anderson, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,250
35% above
$41,338 per capita
Home Value
$176,100
38% below
Zillow: $290,656
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
27°F

How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
135%
Home Value
62%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anderson residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,338. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anderson is $176,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

14.3% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anderson has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population160
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$41,338
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,289

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,100
Rent
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units136
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp27°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation561 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed10 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Anderson was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.