Alaska
King Salmon is a small town in Alaska with a population of 354. Residents earn $132,500 per year, which is 76% above the national average.
Based on current data, King Salmon receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. King Salmon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in King Salmon is $132,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 76% above $75,149. This places King Salmon among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in King Salmon is $292,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,325 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
King Salmon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches, including 47.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,500 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,134 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,361 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,722 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 122 |
| County GDP | $179M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Commute Time | 11.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $292,500 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,325 |
| 14% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.9% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.7% |
| Premature Death | 16,588/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 5.8% |
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.4 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 167.2 sq mi (433.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.7352°N, 156.5285°W |
| County FIPS | 02060 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.0% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 167.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 11.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |