Willow, AK

Alaska · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
1,769 Population
$74,669 Median Income
$285,100 Home Value
$1,282 Median Rent
33°F Avg Temperature
46.7 yrs Median Age
25.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.0
Economy
4.5
Affordability
3.1
Education

People

Population1,769
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 88.6%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$74,669
Per Capita Income$41,053
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty Rate12.2%
County GDP$32,113M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$285,100
Zillow Value$243,080
Median Rent$1,282
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,467

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Depression23.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp33°F
Jan / Jul7° / 60°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 21 (Good)

Education

3.1/5
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.86
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute60 min
Work From Home13.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Willow Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$74,669
Home Value$285,100
Median Rent$1,282
Poverty Rate12.2%
Bachelor's Degree+25.8%
Unemployment2.7%
Avg Temperature33.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,769
Population Density3 per sq mi
Median Age46.7 years
Male52.0%
Female48.0%
Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88.6% Hispanic 9.1% Other 2.3%
White88.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.3%

Language

English Only91.9%
Spanish Speakers8.1%
English 91.9% Spanish 8.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.5%
Health Insurance85.5%

Income

Near national avg
Median Household Income$74,669
Per Capita Income$41,053
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,436
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$94,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.7%
Poverty Rate12.2%
Total Establishments (County)8,829
County GDP$32,113M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation785
Healthcare Facilities1,392
Retail Stores819
Manufacturing180
Total Establishments8,829

Industry Mix

Restaurants 785 Healthcare 1,392 Retail 819 Manufacturing 180

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$94,616
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,419

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time59.9 min
Work From Home13.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

Near national avg
Median Home Value (Census)$285,100
Zillow Home Value Index$243,080

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$319,900
Price Per Sq Ft$204
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory11

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied90.9%

Rental Costs

10% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,282

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedroom$1,467
3 Bedroom$1,941
4 Bedroom$2,304

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,419
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.95%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage85.5%
Regular Checkup70.0%
Premature Death Rate9,853 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access93.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,392
Restaurants (County)785

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

7°F Jan 60°F Jul
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Average33.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median21.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Land Area690.4 sq mi (1,788.1 km²)
Population Density3 per sq mi
Latitude61.8870°
Longitude-149.6202°
County FIPS02020

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.7%
D 56.3%

Democrat +12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.8%
High School+94.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.86

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density3 per sq mi
Land Area690.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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