At a Glance
Violent Crime
471/100K
2,331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Nelchina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelchina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelchina a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Nelchina reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,331/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Nelchina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelchina has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C).
Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$31,790
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,442
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$342,998
Housing Units40
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent471/100K
Property2,331/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Climate
Avg Temp26°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation3,372 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband42.0%
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (119 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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