Platinum, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

5.0 /5.0

A+ Excellent

25 Population 1/sq mi density

31°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

5.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Platinum, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

42.8%

33% above

37.4% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

31°F

How Platinum Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Platinum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty

Bachelor's

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Platinum a Good Place to Live?

A+

5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Platinum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Platinum has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25

Median Age38.2 yrs

Density1/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$35,344

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$837M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$435,931

Housing Units23

Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity42.8%

Diabetes16.8%

Smoking37.4%

Heart Disease9.6%

Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F

Rain19.7 in/yr

Elevation1,652 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Broadband42.9%

Internet Speed4 Mbps

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Platinum was built in 1981.

21.4% work from home.

The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (433 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

32.0% of the population has a disability.

455 declared natural disasters on record.