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Ketchikan, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
Ketchikan, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Ketchikan a Good Place to Live?
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $387,573. 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 481 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,063/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 47°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 157.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.