At a Glance
Median Income
$68,194
$44,613 per capita
Median Rent
$2,215/mo
46.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.1% smoking rate
How Fort Greely Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Greely's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Greely 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
Fort Greely residents earn a median household income of $68,194 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,613. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Education
2.4% of adults in Fort Greely hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Greely has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C).
Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population85
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans47.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,194
Per Capita$44,613
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$2,215
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units150
Rent Burden46.3%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp30°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,329 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute7 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Greely was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
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.