Harding-Birch Lakes, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
206 Population 1/sq mi density
$68,958 Median Income $38,816 per capita
$196,900 Home Value $198,142 Zillow
30°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,958 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Harding-Birch Lakes, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,958
8% below
$38,816 per capita
Home Value
$196,900
30% below
Zillow: $198,142
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F

How Harding-Birch Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harding-Birch Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harding-Birch Lakes a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harding-Birch Lakes residents earn a median household income of $68,958 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,816. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above 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.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harding-Birch Lakes is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,142. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

10.5% of adults in Harding-Birch Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harding-Birch Lakes has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population206
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,958
Per Capita$38,816
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,900
Rent
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$198,142
Housing Units538
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,713/100K

Climate

Avg Temp30°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,500 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Harding-Birch Lakes was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% 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.