At a Glance
Median Rent
$506/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,012/100K
1,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
166 sunny days/yr
How Chenega Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chenega's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chenega a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Chenega reports 1,012 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 166% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,012/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Chenega hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chenega has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 137.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population54
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,441
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,442
Housing
Home Value
Rent$506
Ownership18.8%
Zillow$374,592
Housing Units41
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,012/100K
Property1,012/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain137.9 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation232 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband16.0%
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Chenega was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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