Deering, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
205 Population 41/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $21,618 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 20.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Deering, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,625
26% below
$21,618 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
62% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.5%
469% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
34.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

How Deering Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
38%
Rent
54%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
569%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deering a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deering residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,618. The unemployment rate stands at 20.5% (469% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deering is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $625/month, with 13.3% 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 1981.

Education

12.6% of adults in Deering hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deering has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$21,618
Unemployment20.5%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$625
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units66
Rent Burden13.3%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking34.5%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death18,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Elevation18 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Deering was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (436 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.