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Craig, AK

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 62
Population1,063
Foreign Born2.0%
Population Density159people per mi²
Median Age42.5 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

94/100

6% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Craig, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $47k$70k
Luxury $103k+$159k+
Elite (Top 5%) $121k+$187k+
Affordability Ratio

97%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
3
Positive
0
Poor
0
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

5.1mi

Airport

Craig Seaplane Base

0.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Craig, AK

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 53.6 mi
Marina3Nearest 0.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 1321.5 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 6.2 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
$68k+2.5%
10% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$381k
42% below US avg
College Educated
20.9%
40% below US avg
WFH
1.9%
87% below US avg
Homeownership
67.6%
3% above US avg
Median Home
$244k
13% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 78% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+251.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+121.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
5.69 / 1k Residents10% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+382.3%
Burglary
0.95 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.84 / 1k Residents79% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% 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 Craig, 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

Growing Season203 days304 frost-free
Annual Rainfall106.0"
Elevation26 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+
Great2814 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair159/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A+
GreatInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 589 mi · coast 590 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$839K/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 713 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital201 miJuneau, AK
Nearest Prison0.5 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:17:13.000Z

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