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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,208 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,093 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,513 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 144 |
| County GDP | $169M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Commute Time | 42.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $269,600 |
| 4% below 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% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.9% |
| Exercise Access | 52.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Annual Average | 28.2°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -3°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.8 inches |
| 69% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.0193°N, 145.3583°W |
| County FIPS | 02066 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.6% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 27.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 42.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |