Healy Lake, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
31 Population 0/sq mi density
$13,750 Median Income $14,203 per capita
$335,700 Home Value $320,632 Zillow
27°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$13,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$335,700 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Healy Lake, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$13,750
82% below
$14,203 per capita
Home Value
$335,700
19% above
Zillow: $320,632
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
27°F

How Healy Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
18%
Home Value
119%
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Healy Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Healy Lake residents earn a median household income of $13,750 , which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,203. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Healy Lake is $335,700 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

0.0% of adults in Healy Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Healy Lake has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$13,750
Per Capita$14,203
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,055M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,733

Housing

F
Home Value$335,700
Rent
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units20
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp27°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation1,505 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband12.5%
Internet Speed6 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Healy Lake was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (110 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
182 declared natural disasters on record.