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Hoonah, AK

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Hoonah, AK

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 84
Population894
Foreign Born3.1%
Population Density152people per mi²
Median Age46.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in 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

104/100

4% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Hoonah, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $66k$97k
Luxury $124k+$192k+
Elite (Top 5%) $146k+$226k+
Affordability Ratio

84%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
11
Positive
2
Poor
0
Negative
1

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

Hoonah Public Seaplane Facility

0.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Hoonah, AK

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 28.4 mi
Marina1Nearest 0.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 36.8 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
$81k+11.6%
8% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$403k
39% below US avg
College Educated
18.9%
46% below US avg
WFH
1.8%
87% below US avg
Homeownership
63.4%
3% below US avg
Median Home
$341k
21% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D+
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 66% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
26.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+147.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+121.3%
Homicide
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
5.19 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+174.3%
Burglary
2.51 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.60 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.78 / 1k ResidentsEqual to 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 Hoonah, 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
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

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 Zone7A~3°F min
Growing Season187 days274 frost-free
Annual Rainfall74.8"
Elevation36 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+
Great2889 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair152/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A
GreatAvalanche
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 768 mi · coast 777 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$3.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:21:29.000Z

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