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Coffman Cove, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Wrangell City and Borough County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
249 Population 23/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $37,040 per capita
$256,300 Home Value $366,597 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr
1,266 Violent Crime/100K 1,582 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$256,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,266 violent crimes/100K (233% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Coffman Cove, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,417
20% below
$37,040 per capita
Home Value
$256,300
9% below
Zillow: $366,597
Violent Crime
1,266/100K
233% above
1,582/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
166 sunny days/yr

How Coffman Cove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Coffman Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
91%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
333%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coffman Cove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coffman Cove residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,040. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 104 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coffman Cove is $256,300 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,597. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Coffman Cove reports 1,266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 233% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,582/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Coffman Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coffman Cove has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population249
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female66% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$37,040
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095

Housing

A
Home Value$256,300
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$366,597
Housing Units205
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,266/100K
Property1,582/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,946/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain85.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation49 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Coffman Cove was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.