Silver Springs, AK

Alaska

Silver Springs is a small town in Alaska with a population of 66. Residents earn $130,208 per year, which is 73% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
66 Population 26/sq mi density
$130,208 Median Income $57,577 per capita
$269,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
28°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,600 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $130,208
73% higher than US avg
Home Value $269,600
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.6%
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Silver Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population66
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans55.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,208
Per Capita$57,577
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$169M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
AQI21 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute42 min
Broadband27.0%
Libraries2

Is Silver Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silver Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.8 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 long commute times. Silver Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silver Springs is $130,208, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Silver Springs among higher-income communities. 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%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silver Springs is $269,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Silver Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F. Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Silver Springs has a population of 66 with a density of 26 people per square mile. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 12.1% Hispanic.

Population

66
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
56.3yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silver Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silver Springs is $130,208, which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Silver Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$130,208
73% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,577
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
IRS Avg AGI$64,513

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)144
County GDP$169M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare7
Retail18

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.0 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Silver Springs is $269,600, 4% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$269,600
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedrooms$1,467
3 Bedrooms$1,941
4 Bedrooms$2,304

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

In Silver Springs, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Silver Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate65.9%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access52.4%
Healthcare Facilities7

Crime Rates: Silver Springs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Silver Springs has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-20°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average28.2°F
48% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates62.0193°N, 145.3583°W
County FIPS02066
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.6%
29% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.86
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density26/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities7
Restaurants24
Retail Stores18

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.0 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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