Salamatof, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,201 Population 150/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $25,917 per capita
$318,000 Home Value $313,253 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 29.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$318,000 home value, $680/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Salamatof, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$25,917 per capita
Home Value
$318,000
13% above
Zillow: $313,253
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
29.3%
714% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F

How Salamatof Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
113%
Rent
58%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
814%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salamatof a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Salamatof residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,917. The unemployment rate stands at 29.3% (714% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Salamatof is $318,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,253. Median rent is $680/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

11.2% of adults in Salamatof hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Salamatof has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,201
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$25,917
Unemployment29.3%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A
Home Value$318,000
Rent$680
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$313,253
Housing Units381
Rent Burden35.9%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation106 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute40 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Salamatof was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.