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Kenny Lake, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
232 Population 1/sq mi density
$40,982 Median Income $29,832 per capita
$215,400 Home Value $363,734 Zillow
28°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
349 Violent Crime/100K 1,265 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,982 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$215,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenny Lake, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,982
45% below
$29,832 per capita
Home Value
$215,400
24% below
Zillow: $363,734
Violent Crime
349/100K
8% below
1,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.0%
81% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Kenny Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
181%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenny Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenny Lake residents earn a median household income of $40,982 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,832. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kenny Lake is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,734. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Safety & Crime

Kenny Lake reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,265/100K.

Education

61.0% of adults in Kenny Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenny Lake has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population232
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,982
Per Capita$29,832
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

B+
Home Value$215,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$363,734
Housing Units159
Rent Burden16.9%

Crime

F
Violent349/100K
Property1,265/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation3,498 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband87.0%
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kenny Lake was built in 1998.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (174 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.