At a Glance
Median Income
$41,000
$33,023 per capita
Home Value
$221,400
Zillow: $253,301
Median Rent
$900/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
659/100K
3,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Cantwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cantwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cantwell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cantwell residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,023. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,824 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cantwell is $221,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,301. Median rent is $900/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Cantwell reports 659 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,840/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Cantwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cantwell has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C).
Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$33,023
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$4,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
B+
Home Value$221,400
Rent$900
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$253,301
Housing Units211
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent659/100K
Property3,840/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation3,823 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Cantwell was founded in 1930.
The median home in Cantwell was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
41.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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