At a Glance
Median Income
$76,835
$42,791 per capita
Home Value
$340,300
Zillow: $405,952
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
398/100K
2,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
18.1% smoking rate
How Ketchikan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ketchikan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ketchikan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ketchikan residents earn a median household income of $76,835 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,791. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 623 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ketchikan is $340,300 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,952. Median rent is $1,319/month, with 31.8% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Ketchikan reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,174/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Ketchikan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ketchikan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,151
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,128/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,835
Per Capita$42,791
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,237M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A
Home Value$340,300
Rent$1,319
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$405,952
Housing Units3,934
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent398/100K
Property2,174/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,819/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain149.5 in/yr
Elevation515 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute11 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Ketchikan was founded in 1900.
The median home in Ketchikan was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.