At a Glance
Median Income
$32,500
$26,654 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
53.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
44.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
29.5% smoking rate
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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
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 11.8% (228% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$26,654
Unemployment11.8%
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%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp23°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI42 (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%
Broadband10.0%
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.
58.3% of the population has a disability.
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.