At a Glance
Median Income
$75,083
$19,617 per capita
Home Value
$291,700
Zillow: $240,353
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
15.2% smoking rate
How Fox River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fox River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fox River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fox River residents earn a median household income of $75,083 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,617. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fox River is $291,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,353. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
11.1% of adults in Fox River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fox River has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population605
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,083
Per Capita$19,617
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A
Home Value$291,700
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$240,353
Housing Units295
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation1,262 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute35 min
Broadband68.5%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Fox River was built in 1994.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.