At a Glance
Median Income
$112,273
$56,736 per capita
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
233 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cold Bay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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.
Safety & Crime
Cold Bay reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
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. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death4,200/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain42.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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
Broadband80.0%
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.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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