At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$38,443 per capita
Home Value
$62,900
Zillow: $320,632
Median Rent
$725/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
29.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
21.5% smoking rate
How Eagle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagle 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
Eagle residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,443. The unemployment rate stands at 29.8% (728% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle is $62,900 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. Median rent is $725/month, with 17.5% 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 1982.
Education
7.7% of adults in Eagle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C).
Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population94
Median Age70.8 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans30.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$38,443
Unemployment29.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,055M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,733
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,900
Rent$725
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units141
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp26°F
Rain11.5 in/yr
Elevation905 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband31.4%
Internet Speed6 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Eagle was founded in 1874.
The median home in Eagle was built in 1982.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (196 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
182 declared natural disasters on record.