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Chitina, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County
Chitina, AK
At a Glance
How Chitina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chitina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chitina a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chitina residents earn a median household income of $20,417 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,750. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 62.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chitina is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,734. Median rent is $810/month, with 22.5% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Chitina reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,265/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Chitina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chitina has an average annual temperature of 29°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 14.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.