Ketchikan

Ketchikan, Alaska Overview

With a composite score of 56.0/100 and a B grade, Ketchikan ranks #4 of 20 cities in Alaska. Its strongest showing is in Outdoor Access (100/100), while Growth (33/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Ketchikan

The median household income in Ketchikan is $76,835, 9% below the statewide median of $84,143. Population declined 0.2%.

Safety in Ketchikan

At 299.3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Ketchikan sits meaningfully below the Alaska average of 724 — a 142% lower gap. The property crime rate is 3018.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Ketchikan

The median home value is $340,300. Median monthly rent is $1,319. Renters spend 20.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Ketchikan

The adult obesity rate in Ketchikan is 38.9%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11%. Residents report an average of 16.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Alaska ranks #30 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Ketchikan

Ketchikan has a high school graduation rate of 82%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $23,131 per student, well above the national median. The city has 8 public schools serving 1,942 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Ketchikan

The annual average temperature in Ketchikan is 43.6°F. Summers average 57°F. Winters average 33.4°F. Precipitation is abundant at 157.6 inches per year. The average commute of 9.5 minutes is notably short.

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