At a Glance
Median Income
$66,944
$47,902 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.7% smoking rate
How South Van Horn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Van Horn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Van Horn a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Van Horn residents earn a median household income of $66,944 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,902. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Education
6.2% of adults in South Van Horn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Van Horn has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C).
Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population354
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,944
Per Capita$47,902
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units197
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation440 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute13 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in South Van Horn was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.