Halibut Cove, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
214 Population 26/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Halibut Cove, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Halibut Cove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Halibut Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Halibut Cove a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

8.8% of adults in Halibut Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Halibut Cove has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population214
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,646
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$505,601
Housing Units232
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,316 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+37.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Halibut Cove was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (119 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% 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.