Copper River Census Area, Alaska
Among the top 25% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 1% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: limited data
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
- top 1% for property tax rate
- top 1% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 1% for sunny days
Copper River Census Area is a county in Alaska with about 2,614 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and F for weather. Standout strengths include property tax rate, estimated total tax burden, and sales tax. It rates lower on comfortable days and sunny days.
Climate
Cool summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.9 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Home Value$235k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$877better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.08%better than 99% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax1.82%better than 96% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden0.88%better than 99% of US counties
Unemployment6.5%better than 21% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)8°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)57°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation12.6 in4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall61.9 inbetter than 8% of US counties
Sunny Days148 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Summer Humidity45°Fbetter than 95% of US counties
Comfortable Days27 daysbetter than 3% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.9better than 59% of US counties
Community
Population2,6145th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5994th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1391st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)52.4%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.5%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)40.6%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability5.5/20better than 32% of US counties
Airport Distance191 mibetter than 15% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.5%better than 22% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 4% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Copper River Census Area?
- The median home value in Copper River Census Area is $235k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Copper River Census Area?
- Median household income in Copper River Census Area is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Copper River Census Area?
- Median gross rent in Copper River Census Area is $877 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the weather like in Copper River Census Area?
- Copper River Census Area averages 57°F in July and 8°F in January, with 12.6 in of annual precipitation and about 148 sunny days a year.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- FAA airport enplanements
- FEMA National Risk Index
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)