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Port Alsworth, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
174 Population 8/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $107,906 per capita
$450,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
35°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
647 Violent Crime/100K 4,157 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 10.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$450,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Alsworth, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$107,906 per capita
Home Value
$450,000
60% above
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
647/100K
70% above
4,157/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
269 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
160%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
170%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Alsworth a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 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 10.1% (181% 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.

Safety & Crime

Port Alsworth reports 647 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,157/100K.

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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population174
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$107,906
Unemployment10.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent647/100K
Property4,157/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain23.6 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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
Broadband32.0%
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.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.