At a Glance
Violent Crime
595/100K
4,481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
269 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Halibut Cove a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Halibut Cove reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,481/100K.
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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent595/100K
Property4,481/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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%
Broadband91.0%
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.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.