At a Glance
Median Income
$128,750
$39,686 per capita
Home Value
$314,900
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$825/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
15.2% smoking rate
How Healy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Healy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Healy a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Healy residents earn a median household income of $128,750 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,686. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,824 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Healy is $314,900 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $825/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
29.6% of adults in Healy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,750
Per Capita$39,686
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$4,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
A+
Home Value$314,900
Rent$825
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units633
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp29°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI15 (Good)
Elevation2,102 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Healy was founded in 1904.
The median home in Healy was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.