Hyder, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Ketchikan Gateway Borough County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
16 Population 1/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hyder, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Hyder Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hyder a Good Place to Live?

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

Education

0.0% of adults in Hyder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hyder has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,237M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$279,263
Housing Units59
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Premature Death9,819/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain92.5 in/yr
Elevation1,504 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Hyder was founded in 1907.
The median home in Hyder was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.