Cantwell, AK

Alaska · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
121 Population
$41,000 Median Income
$221,400 Home Value
$900 Median Rent
27°F Avg Temperature
64.5 yrs Median Age
24.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.5
Economy
3.6
Affordability
2.9
Education

People

Population121
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 71.9%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita Income$33,023
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate6.7%
County GDP$4,465M

Housing

3.6/5
Home Value (Census)$221,400
Median Rent$900
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,467

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Depression20.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp27°F
Jan / Jul1° / 55°
Rain17 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 21 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.86
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Work From Home14.6%
Broadband90.0%
EV Stations2

How Cantwell Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$41,000
Home Value$221,400
Median Rent$900
Poverty Rate6.7%
Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
Unemployment3.6%
Avg Temperature27.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population121
Population Density1 per sq mi
Median Age64.5 years
Male60.3%
Female39.7%
Male 60.3%
Female 39.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71.9% Black 0.8% Hispanic 23.1% Other 4.2%
White71.9%
Black or African American0.8%
Hispanic or Latino23.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.2%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability41.9%
Health Insurance92.3%

Income

45% below avg
Median Household Income$41,000
Per Capita Income$33,023
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,122
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$86,507

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate6.7%
Total Establishments (County)2,824
County GDP$4,465M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation272
Healthcare Facilities399
Retail Stores270
Manufacturing66
Total Establishments2,824

Industry Mix

Restaurants 272 Healthcare 399 Retail 270 Manufacturing 66

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$86,507
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,017

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.6 min
Work From Home14.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

21% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$221,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied87.5%

Rental Costs

23% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$900

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

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,017
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.72%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.3%
Regular Checkup65.1%
Premature Death Rate8,750 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access65.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)399
Restaurants (County)272

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)25
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Temperature

1°F Jan 55°F Jul
January Average1°F (-17°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Average27.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation16.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median21.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area119.0 sq mi (308.3 km²)
Population Density1 per sq mi
Latitude63.4114°
Longitude-148.7496°
County FIPS02170

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Republican +11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
High School+98.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.86

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1 per sq mi
Land Area119.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Broadband Access90.0%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)25
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

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