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King Cove, AK

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King Cove, AK

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Demographics

Very DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 92
Population1,204
Foreign Born12.4%
Population Density49people per mi²
Median Age39.1 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
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

63/100

37% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in King Cove, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$27k
Comfortable $24k$35k
Luxury $82k+$127k+
Elite (Top 5%) $96k+$150k+
Affordability Ratio

225%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
3
Positive
3
Poor
0
Negative
1

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

T-Jacks Heliport

0.1mi

Post Office

USPS — King Cove, AK

0mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 506.6 mi
Marina2Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 423.1 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 2.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$78k-2.2%
4% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$327k
50% below US avg
College Educated
10.9%
69% below US avg
WFH
3.9%
73% below US avg
Homeownership
50.2%
23% below US avg
Median Home
$111k
61% below 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 King Cove, 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

Growing Season186 days279 frost-free
Annual Rainfall70.8"
Elevation10 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+
Great3925 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
A-
Good48.8/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A-
GoodTsunami
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 1597 mi · coast 1555 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$4.1M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:27:44.000Z

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