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Talkeetna, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County
Talkeetna, AK
At a Glance
How Talkeetna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Talkeetna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Talkeetna a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Talkeetna residents earn a median household income of $72,250 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,214. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,824 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Talkeetna is $243,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,301. Median rent is $879/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Talkeetna reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,733/100K.
Education
38.7% of adults in Talkeetna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Talkeetna has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.