At a Glance
Median Income
$49,808
$26,533 per capita
Home Value
$284,400
Zillow: $303,611
Median Rent
$1,023/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.1% smoking rate
How Saxman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saxman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saxman a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saxman residents earn a median household income of $49,808 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,533. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 623 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saxman is $284,400 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,611. Median rent is $1,023/month, with 28.4% 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 1985.
Education
5.2% of adults in Saxman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saxman has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population354
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,808
Per Capita$26,533
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,237M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
B
Home Value$284,400
Rent$1,023
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$303,611
Housing Units140
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,819/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain149.5 in/yr
Elevation285 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Saxman was founded in 1930.
The median home in Saxman was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.