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Huslia, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 274 sunny days/yr
1,490 Violent Crime/100K 4,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,167 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
1,490/100K
292% above
4,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
28.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F
274 sunny days/yr

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
383%
Crime
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huslia 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

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 13.8% (283% 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.

Safety & Crime

Huslia reports 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 292% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,348/100K.

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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,167
Per Capita$16,796
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty19.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

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

Crime

F
Violent1,490/100K
Property4,348/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp26°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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
Broadband38.0%

Did You Know?

The median home in Huslia was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (252 miles).
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.