Grayling, AK

Alaska · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
171 Population
$52,188 Median Income
$110,300 Home Value
$775 Median Rent
28°F Avg Temperature
36.4 yrs Median Age
6.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.5
Education

People

Population171
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupHispanic 94.2%

Economy

2.6/5
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita Income$21,354
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty Rate9.1%
County GDP$837M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$110,300
Median Rent$775
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,467

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes16.0%
Depression21.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Jan / Jul-4° / 59°
Rain22 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 21 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+70.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.86
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Work From Home6.3%
Broadband72.0%

How Grayling Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$52,188
Home Value$110,300
Median Rent$775
Poverty Rate9.1%
Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
Unemployment12.1%
Avg Temperature27.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population171
Population Density15 per sq mi
Median Age36.4 years
Male54.4%
Female45.6%
Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 0.6% Hispanic 94.2% Other 5.2%
White0.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino94.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.2%

Language

English Only95.2%
Spanish Speakers4.8%
English 95.2% Spanish 4.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.3%
Health Insurance76.2%

Income

31% below avg
Median Household Income$52,188
Per Capita Income$21,354
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,054
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$47,363

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate12.1%
Poverty Rate9.1%
Total Establishments (County)303
County GDP$837M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation18
Healthcare Facilities11
Retail Stores55
Total Establishments303

Industry Mix

Restaurants 18 Healthcare 11 Retail 55

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$47,363
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,300

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time4.0 min
Work From Home6.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

61% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$110,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied78.3%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$775

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,300
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.81%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes16.0%
Heart Disease9.0%
High Blood Pressure39.3%
Asthma13.9%
COPD10.5%
Stroke5.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity31.4%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)20.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage76.2%
Regular Checkup66.5%
Premature Death Rate18,066 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index2.9 / 10
Exercise Access91.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)11
Restaurants (County)18

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Temperature

-4°F Jan 59°F Jul
January Average-4°F (-20°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Average27.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation21.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median21.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density15 per sq mi
Latitude62.8961°
Longitude-160.1130°
County FIPS02050

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Republican +11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
High School+70.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.86

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density15 per sq mi
Land Area11.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations455
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