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Chistochina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
52 Population 0/sq mi density
$230,800 Home Value $320,632 Zillow
$400 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,331 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chistochina, AK

At a Glance

Home Value
$230,800
18% below
Zillow: $320,632
Median Rent
$400/mo
66% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
471/100K
24% above
2,331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Chistochina Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chistochina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
82%
Rent
34%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
124%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chistochina a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chistochina is $230,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. Median rent is $400/month, with 28.3% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Chistochina reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,331/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Chistochina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chistochina has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population52
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$48,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

Home Value$230,800
Rent$400
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units54
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent471/100K
Property2,331/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation2,176 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband30.0%
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chistochina was built in 1989.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (177 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.