Huslia, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

3.3 /5.0
B Good
136 Population 9/sq mi density
$59,167 Median Income $16,796 per capita
$1,021 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
26°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,167 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Huslia, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,167
21% below
$16,796 per capita
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
342% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
28.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F

How Huslia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Rent
88%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
442%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huslia 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

Huslia residents earn a median household income of $59,167 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,796. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Education

22.2% of adults in Huslia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huslia has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,167
Per Capita$16,796
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty19.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,021
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units80
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp26°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
Elevation194 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute3 min
Broadband52.6%

Did You Know?

The median home in Huslia was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (252 miles).
10.3% of the population has a disability.