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Cordova, AK

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Cordova, AK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 47
Population2,405
Foreign Born3.0%
Population Density39people per mi²
Median Age37.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

125/100

25% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Cordova, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$41k
Comfortable $75k$110k
Luxury $116k+$180k+
Elite (Top 5%) $137k+$212k+
Affordability Ratio

81%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
8
Positive
9
Poor
0
Negative
1

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.1mi

Airport

Cordova Hospital Heliport

0.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Cordova, AK

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 66.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 136.5 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 127.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$89k+11.3%
18% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$600k
9% below US avg
College Educated
28.4%
19% below US avg
WFH
3.7%
74% below US avg
Homeownership
68.4%
5% above US avg
Median Home
$385k
36% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 93% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
5.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−21.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−85.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.46 / 1k Residents91% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+42.1%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.22 / 1k Residents76% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.92 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Cordova, Alaska
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A+
Great4.6% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (350% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone5A~-17°F min
Growing Season153 days223 frost-free
Annual Rainfall117.2"
Elevation92 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great3233 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
A-
Good39.2/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A-
GoodAvalanche
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 1102 mi · coast 1102 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$9.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:16:19.000Z

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