Ketchikan, Alaska

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  1. Overview - Life In Ketchikan
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Ketchikan
  3. Crime In Ketchikan
  4. Cost of Living In Ketchikan
  5. Gender In Ketchikan
  6. Household Income For Ketchikan
  7. Education In Ketchikan
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Ketchikan
About Ketchikan, Alaska
Is Ketchikan, Alaska a good place to live?
Ketchikan is a city in Alaska state in USA with a population of 8230 residents.. The poverty rate of Ketchikan is 10.8%, which is 23% lower than national average. The typical household in Ketchikan earns $65809 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 40.2% 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 Ketchikan, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Ketchikan remained 7.1%, which is 51% 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 Ketchikan, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Ketchikan is 120, which is 20% higher than national average. Median home value in Ketchikan is $257600 , which is 12% higher than national average. While median income in Ketchikan remained $65809, which is 3% lower than national average.
Population
8230
Unemployment
7.1%
51% NAT AVG.
Poverty
10.8%
23% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$257600
12% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$65809
3% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1148
1% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
120
20% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 9
Unemployed People
1 in 14
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 28
People Earning < $50,000
40.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.4
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.3
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing85%

Affordability60%

Safety40%

Amenities85%

Diversity95%

Education80%

Commute100%

Is Ketchikan, Alaska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Ketchikan, Alaska is 47% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Ketchikan is 15% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Ketchikan is 54% higher than national average. You have 1 in 222 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 33 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
287
Violent : 37
Property : 250
Total Crime
47% NAT. AVG.
12% STATE AVG.
3454.9 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
15% NAT. AVG.
47% STATE AVG.
445.4 (per 100k)
Property Crime
54% NAT. AVG.
33% STATE AVG.
3009.5 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Ketchikan
Violent crime
1 in 222
Property crime
1 in 33
Robbery
1 in 4115
Burglary
1 in 358
Assault
1 in 374
Car Theft
1 in 588
Ketchikan : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alaska 6 4 8 2 10
In USA 661 650 1153 469 1047
Ketchikan : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alaska 11 4 12 13 5
In USA 707 213 895 844 69

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Ketchikan
Alaska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 37 445.4 837.85 387.8
Murder 1 12 6.7 6.5
Robbery 2 24.1 97.38 73.9
Assault 22 264.8 578.94 279.7
Rape 12 144.5 154.82 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Ketchikan
 Alaska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 250 3009.5 2260.52 1,958.2
Burglary 23 276.9 379.53 314.2
Larceny 213 2564.1 1611.69 1,398
Car Theft 14 168.5 269.3 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Ketchikan Alaska National Avg.
Services 110 112 100
Groceries 138 134 100
Health 154 150 100
Housing 123 136 100
Transportation 127 121 100
Utilities 139 150 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Ketchikan Alaska Country
Female 48.7% 47.8% 50.8%
Male 51.3% 52.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Ketchikan Alaska Country
Less than $10,000 3.6% 3.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 2.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 6.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 6.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 10.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 18.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 19.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 9.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 8.8% 8.3%
Education


Education Ketchikan Alaska Country
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 7.0%
High School or GED 33% 28% 27.0%
Other College 29% 26% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 19% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Ketchikan Alaska Country
White 55.2% 59.7% 60.1%
African American 0.8% 3.1% 12.2%
American Indian 16.2% 14.1% 0.6%
Asian 12.6% 6.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 1.4% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.3%
Multiracial 8.3% 7.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.2% 7.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity