At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$107,906 per capita
Home Value
$450,000
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
21.4% smoking rate
How Port Alsworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Alsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Alsworth a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Alsworth residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $107,906. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Alsworth is $450,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
13.4% of adults in Port Alsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Alsworth has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$107,906
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
C+
Home Value$450,000
Rent
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units63
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp35°F
Rain23.6 in/yr
Elevation724 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute13 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Alsworth was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (163 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.