Copper Center, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
312 Population 25/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $35,931 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $342,998 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $946/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Copper Center, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$35,931 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
36% below
Zillow: $342,998
Median Rent
$946/mo
19% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
342% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Copper Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
64%
Rent
81%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
442%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Copper Center 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

Copper Center residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,931. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Copper Center is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,998. Median rent is $946/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

11.6% of adults in Copper Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Copper Center has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$35,931
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$946
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$342,998
Housing Units184
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation1,276 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.4%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Copper Center was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (163 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.