Chenega, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
54 Population 2/sq mi density
$506 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Chenega, AK

At a Glance

Median Rent
$506/mo
56% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Rent
44%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chenega a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 137.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain137.9 in/yr
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
Broadband43.8%
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.
13.0% of the population has a disability.