Kenai, Alaska

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  1. Overview - Life In Kenai
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Kenai
  3. Crime In Kenai
  4. Cost of Living In Kenai
  5. Gender In Kenai
  6. Household Income For Kenai
  7. Education In Kenai
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Kenai
About Kenai, Alaska
Is Kenai, Alaska a good place to live?
Kenai is a city in Alaska state in USA with a population of 7799 residents.. The poverty rate of Kenai is 15.5%, which is 11% higher than national average. The typical household in Kenai earns $66612 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 34.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Kenai, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Kenai remained 8.2%, which is 74% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Kenai, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 38% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Kenai is 118, which is 18% higher than national average. Median home value in Kenai is $229000 , which is 0% lower than national average. While median income in Kenai remained $66612, which is 1% lower than national average.
Population
7799
Unemployment
8.2%
74% NAT AVG.
Poverty
15.5%
11% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
5
Median Home
$229000
0% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$66612
1% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1023
12% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
118
18% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 12
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 24
People Earning < $50,000
34.6%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 4
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability70%

Safety50%

Amenities60%

Diversity85%

Education60%

Commute85%

Is Kenai, Alaska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Kenai, Alaska is 1% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Kenai is 14% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Kenai is 4% lower than national average. You have 1 in 223 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 53 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
183
Violent : 35
Property : 148
Total Crime
1% NAT. AVG.
25% STATE AVG.
2320.9 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
14% NAT. AVG.
47% STATE AVG.
443.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
4% NAT. AVG.
17% STATE AVG.
1877 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Kenai
Violent crime
1 in 223
Property crime
1 in 53
Robbery
1 in 7799
Burglary
1 in 557
Assault
1 in 339
Car Theft
1 in 1300
Kenai : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alaska 10 9 14 9 18
In USA 1257 1370 1526 1148 1570
Kenai : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alaska 12 3 14 11 6
In USA 711 206 1005 768 110

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Kenai
Alaska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 35 443.9 837.85 387.8
Murder 1 12.7 6.7 6.5
Robbery 1 12.7 97.38 73.9
Assault 23 291.7 578.94 279.7
Rape 10 126.8 154.82 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Kenai
 Alaska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 148 1877 2260.52 1,958.2
Burglary 14 177.6 379.53 314.2
Larceny 128 1623.3 1611.69 1,398
Car Theft 6 76.1 269.3 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Kenai Alaska National Avg.
Services 113 112 100
Groceries 131 134 100
Health 146 150 100
Housing 109 136 100
Transportation 111 121 100
Utilities 127 150 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Kenai Alaska Country
Female 49.8% 47.8% 50.8%
Male 50.2% 52.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Kenai Alaska Country
Less than $10,000 4.1% 3.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 2.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12% 6.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 6.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 10.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.2% 18.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 19.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.8% 9.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 8.8% 8.3%
Education


Education Kenai Alaska Country
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 7.0%
High School or GED 32% 28% 27.0%
Other College 32% 26% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 19% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Kenai Alaska Country
White 70.5% 59.7% 60.1%
African American 1.2% 3.1% 12.2%
American Indian 12.2% 14.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.3% 6.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 1.2% 1.4% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Multiracial 6% 7.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 5.6% 7.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity