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Kasaan, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County
Kasaan, AK
At a Glance
How Kasaan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kasaan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kasaan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kasaan residents earn a median household income of $91,667 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,393. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% 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 Kasaan is $383,300 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,630. Median rent is $963/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Kasaan reports 1,266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 233% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,582/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Kasaan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kasaan has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.