Hollis, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
147 Population 2/sq mi density
$56,691 Median Income $26,054 per capita
$229,400 Home Value $294,630 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,691 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$229,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hollis, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,691
25% below
$26,054 per capita
Home Value
$229,400
19% below
Zillow: $294,630
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
44% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
52.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Hollis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
81%
Poverty
423%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hollis a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hollis residents earn a median household income of $56,691 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,054. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hollis is $229,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,630. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

48.4% of adults in Hollis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hollis has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population147
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,691
Per Capita$26,054
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty52.4%
County GDP$294M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

A
Home Value$229,400
Rent
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$294,630
Housing Units83
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain89.2 in/yr
Elevation1,352 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+26.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband54.1%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Hollis was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.