Coffman Cove, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Wrangell City and Borough County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$256,300 home value, /mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coffman Cove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 6.1% (69% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population249
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female66% / 35%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$37,040
Unemployment6.1%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain85.2 in/yr
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
Broadband86.4%
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.