At a Glance
Median Income
$32,500
$26,654 per capita
Violent Crime
492/100K
3,087/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
53.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
44.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
29.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Circle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Circle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Circle a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Circle residents earn a median household income of $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,654. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Circle reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,087/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Circle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
53.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Circle has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C).
Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$26,654
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty44.4%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units53
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent492/100K
Property3,087/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp23°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation599 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+53.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband30.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Circle was built in 1995.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (128 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
53.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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