Kasaan, AK

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

3.2 /5.0
B Good
72 Population 12/sq mi density
$91,667 Median Income $43,393 per capita
$383,300 Home Value $294,630 Zillow
$963 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$91,667 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$383,300 home value, $963/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kasaan, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,667
22% above
$43,393 per capita
Home Value
$383,300
36% above
Zillow: $294,630
Median Rent
$963/mo
17% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
122%
Home Value
136%
Rent
83%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
322%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kasaan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 11.6% (222% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population72
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$91,667
Per Capita$43,393
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$294M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

A
Home Value$383,300
Rent$963
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$294,630
Housing Units39
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain85.2 in/yr
Elevation849 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Kasaan was founded in 1976.
The median home in Kasaan was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.