Alaska
Larsen Bay is a small town in Alaska with a population of 108. Residents earn $44,375 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Larsen Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Larsen Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Larsen Bay is $44,375, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 4 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Larsen Bay is $114,100, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Larsen Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 88.6% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| 15% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,375 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,276 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,879 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 475 |
| County GDP | $989M |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,383 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.72% |
| Commute Time | 3.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $114,100 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,383 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.72% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,976/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.5299°N, 154.0012°W |
| County FIPS | 02150 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.5% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 18.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 3.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |