At a Glance
Median Income
$50,250
$20,051 per capita
Home Value
$35,500
Zillow: $290,656
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
33.0% smoking rate
How Beaver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaver a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beaver residents earn a median household income of $50,250 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,051. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaver is $35,500 , 87% 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 1990.
Education
0.0% of adults in Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaver has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C).
Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,250
Per Capita$20,051
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$35,500
Rent
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units65
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking33.0%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation369 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband17.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Beaver was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (110 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.