Healy, AK

Alaska · Metropolitan Area

Healy is a small town in Alaska with a population of 723. Residents earn $128,750 per year, which is 71% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
723 Population 1/sq mi density
$128,750 Median Income $39,686 per capita
$314,900 Home Value
$825 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$128,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$314,900 home value, $825/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $128,750
71% higher than US avg
Home Value $314,900
12% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.6%
12% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.8%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Healy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population723
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 72%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,750
Per Capita$39,686
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$4,465M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$314,900
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units633
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity29.8%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking15.2%
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-2°C)
AQI21 (Good)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,102 ft (641 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.7%
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Is Healy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Healy receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Healy stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Healy is $128,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 71% above $75,149. This places Healy among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Healy is $314,900, 12% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Healy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F. Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Healy has a population of 723 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.9%), with 9.3% Hispanic.

Population

723
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
687.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Healy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.4%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.6%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Healy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Healy is $128,750, which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Healy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$128,750
71% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,686
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
IRS Avg AGI$86,507

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,824
County GDP$4,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants272
Healthcare399
Retail270
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,017
72% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Drive Alone62.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Healy is $314,900, 12% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$314,900
12% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden33.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%
Housing Units633
Median Year Built1991

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,017
72% above US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
In Healy, 29.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 21.3% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Healy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.8%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep31.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Checkup Rate65.8%
Dental Visits64.9%
Premature Death8,750/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access65.3%
Healthcare Facilities399
Healy has an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.4 inches. The area enjoys 274 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-0°F Jan (-18°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average28.6°F
47% below US avg
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.4 inches
60% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,102 ft (641 m)
Area687.0 sq mi (1,779.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates63.9596°N, 148.9708°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
County FIPS02170
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin. 92.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.6%
12% below US avg
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+14.7%
School Test Score4.86
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area687.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.7%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities399
Restaurants272
Retail Stores270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Drive Alone62.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

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