Alaska · Metropolitan Area
Denali Park is a small town in Alaska with a population of 787. Residents earn $83,750 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Denali Park receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Denali Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Denali Park is $83,750, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Denali Park is $458,300, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Denali Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches, including 76.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 81.6% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.4% |
| 37% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,750 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $126,728 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,122 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,507 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,824 |
| County GDP | $4,465M |
| Restaurants | 272 |
| Healthcare | 399 |
| Retail | 270 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,017 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
| Commute Time | 12.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $458,300 |
| 63% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,017 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 4.8% |
| Heart Disease | 2.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 20.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 55.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,750/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 399 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.9 inches |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 76.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,482 ft (1,366 m) |
| Area | 176.3 sq mi (456.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.5730°N, 148.6737°W |
| County FIPS | 02170 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 176.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 45.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 399 |
| Restaurants | 272 |
| Retail Stores | 270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 12.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |