St. George, AK

Alaska

St. George is a small town in Alaska with a population of 59. Residents earn $108,750 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
59 Population 2/sq mi density
$108,750 Median Income $17,541 per capita
$85,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$108,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,750
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.2%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How St. George Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population59
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans48.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,750
Per Capita$17,541
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
Commute6 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
AQI21 (Good)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation63 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+88.1%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband10.0%

Is St. George a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. George receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. George offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. George is $108,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places St. George among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. George is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

St. George has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

St. George has a population of 59 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).

Population

59
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
34.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

St. George vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.1%
17% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. George vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. George is $108,750, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes.

Income: St. George vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,750
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$17,541

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time5.6 min
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in St. George is $85,000, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% 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-Occupied90.0%

Property Tax

In St. George, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.4% report depression. 28.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. George vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.2%
28% above US avg
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma12.7%
COPD7.6%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress17.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate49.1%
Checkup Rate62.6%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: St. George vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

St. George has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches
46% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation63 ft (19 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates56.5710°N, 169.6599°W
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin. 10.0% 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+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+88.1%
School Test Score4.86
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area34.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute5.6 min
Work from Home14.3%
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