False Pass, AK

Alaska

False Pass is a small town in Alaska with a population of 95. Residents earn $64,167 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
95 Population 4/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $36,828 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,167
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.2%
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How False Pass Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population95
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 19%
Veterans63.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$36,828
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$289M
Commute5 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
AQI21 (Good)
Rain42.7 in/yr

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute5 min
Broadband33.0%
Libraries1

Is False Pass a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, False Pass receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. False Pass offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in False Pass is $64,167, 15% below the national average of $75,149. 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 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

False Pass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches, including 67.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

False Pass has a population of 95 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 32.1 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (71.6%), with 18.9% White.

Population

95
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
32.1yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
25.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.9%
Female 42.1%

Race & Ethnicity

False Pass vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.6%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.4%
0% below US avg

Social Characteristics

False Pass vs U.S. Average

The median household income in False Pass is $64,167, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes.

Income: False Pass vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,167
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,828
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
IRS Avg AGI$64,310

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)97
County GDP$289M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare10
Retail5
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time5.1 min
Work from Home27.5%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedrooms$1,467
3 Bedrooms$1,941
4 Bedrooms$2,304

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied35.3%

Property Tax

In False Pass, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.6% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: False Pass vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma8.2%
COPD5.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression14.6%
Mental Distress14.2%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.6%
Checkup Rate59.6%
Premature Death4,200/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access27.4%
Healthcare Facilities10

Crime Rates: False Pass vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

False Pass has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall67.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates54.8724°N, 163.3343°W
County FIPS02013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.3-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.4%
D 50.6%

Winner: Democrat by 1.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.86
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area25.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants7
Retail Stores5

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute5.1 min
Work from Home27.5%

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