Alaska · Metropolitan Area
Primrose is a small town in Alaska with a population of 125. Residents earn $84,444 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Primrose receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Primrose stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Primrose is $84,444, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Primrose is $555,600, making it a premium housing market at 97% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Primrose is a highly educated community — 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Primrose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches, including 90.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 48.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 51.3% |
| 283% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,444 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,128 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,436 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,616 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,829 |
| County GDP | $32,113M |
| Restaurants | 785 |
| Healthcare | 1,392 |
| Retail | 819 |
| Manufacturing | 180 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,419 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.52% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $555,600 |
| 97% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,419 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.52% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 62.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,853/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,392 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 90.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,811 ft (1,162 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3416°N, 149.2964°W |
| County FIPS | 02020 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.1% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 22.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,392 |
| Restaurants | 785 |
| Retail Stores | 819 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |