Alaska
Diamond Ridge is a small town in Alaska with a population of 1,338. Residents earn $80,417 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Diamond Ridge receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Diamond Ridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Diamond Ridge is $80,417, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Diamond Ridge is $312,200, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Diamond Ridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches, including 100.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,417 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,752 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,200 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,064 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,368 |
| County GDP | $3,590M |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Healthcare | 271 |
| Retail | 270 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,008 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.60% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $312,200 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $329,734 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,500 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,008 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.60% |
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 62.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,874/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 271 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.7 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 100.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 880 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 42.4 sq mi (109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7024°N, 151.5546°W |
| County FIPS | 02122 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.6% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Total Area | 42.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 271 |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Retail Stores | 270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |