Cold Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Aleutians East Borough County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
153 Population 3/sq mi density
$112,273 Median Income $56,736 per capita
$1,141 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,273 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cold Bay, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,273
49% above
$56,736 per capita
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
2% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
78% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Cold Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
149%
Rent
98%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
178%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cold Bay a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cold Bay residents earn a median household income of $112,273 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,736. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Education

60.0% of adults in Cold Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cold Bay has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population153
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,273
Per Capita$56,736
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$289M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,141
Ownership5.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units114
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death4,200/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain42.7 in/yr
Elevation122 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute4 min
Broadband23.8%
Internet Speed2 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Cold Bay was founded in 1982.
The median home in Cold Bay was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (619 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.