Chitina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
100 Population 1/sq mi density
$20,417 Median Income $19,750 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $363,734 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $810/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Chitina, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,417
73% below
$19,750 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $363,734
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
62.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
29°F

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)

Income
27%
Home Value
58%
Rent
70%
Poverty
504%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chitina a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population100
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$20,417
Per Capita$19,750
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty62.5%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

C
Home Value$162,500
Rent$810
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$363,734
Housing Units118
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp29°F
Rain14.4 in/yr
Elevation1,348 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband70.2%
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chitina was built in 1987.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (195 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.0% of the population has a disability.