Skwentna, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
73 Population 0/sq mi density
$93,800 Home Value $313,253 Zillow
35°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Skwentna, AK

At a Glance

Home Value
$93,800
67% below
Zillow: $313,253
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
72.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
35°F

How Skwentna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
33%
Poverty
586%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Skwentna a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Skwentna is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,253. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

11.9% of adults in Skwentna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Skwentna has an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population73
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,027
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty72.7%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

Home Value$93,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$313,253
Housing Units406
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation171 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband62.5%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Skwentna was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% 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.