At a Glance
Violent Crime
471/100K
2,331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Dry Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dry Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dry Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Dry Creek reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,331/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dry Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dry Creek has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C).
Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population147
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$38,840
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,055M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,733
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership10.7%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units64
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent471/100K
Property2,331/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation3,236 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed6 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dry Creek was built in 1996.
61.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (127 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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