At a Glance
Median Income
$59,716
$26,220 per capita
Median Rent
$2,021/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
492/100K
3,087/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Eielson AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eielson AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eielson AFB a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eielson AFB residents earn a median household income of $59,716 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,220. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Eielson AFB reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,087/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Eielson AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eielson AFB has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C).
Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population3,133
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,716
Per Capita$26,220
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$2,021
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$198,142
Housing Units904
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent492/100K
Property3,087/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Eielson AFB was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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