Chistochina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
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
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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
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

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chistochina a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population52
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.9%

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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
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%
Broadband73.3%
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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.