Nelchina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
106 Population 2/sq mi density
26°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nelchina, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nelchina a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population106
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp26°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.