At a Glance
Median Income
$59,000
$38,144 per capita
Home Value
$228,600
Zillow: $276,663
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
18.0% smoking rate
How Cohoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cohoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cohoe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cohoe residents earn a median household income of $59,000 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,144. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cohoe is $228,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,663. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
21.9% of adults in Cohoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cohoe has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,619
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,000
Per Capita$38,144
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,600
Rent
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$276,663
Housing Units1,026
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp34°F
Rain21.6 in/yr
Elevation200 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Cohoe was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.