At a Glance
Violent Crime
865/100K
3,827/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
28.1%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
166 sunny days/yr
How Sunrise Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunrise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunrise a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Sunrise reports 865 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,827/100K.
Education
65.0% of adults in Sunrise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunrise has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population20
Density2/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$230,483
Housing Units23
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent865/100K
Property3,827/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain70.9 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,636 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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