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Kodiak, AK

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Kodiak, AK

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 70
Population5,497
Foreign Born17.9%
Population Density1,399people per mi²
Median Age40.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
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

118/100

18% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Kodiak, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$43k
Comfortable $61k$90k
Luxury $104k+$161k+
Elite (Top 5%) $123k+$190k+
Affordability Ratio

79%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
10
Positive
3
Poor
0
Negative
1

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1.4mi

Airport

Island Air Service Float Plane Base

0.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Kodiak, AK

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 5.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 3.5 mi
Marina3Nearest 0.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 0.8 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 0.1 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
$71k-7.0%
5% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$409k
38% below US avg
College Educated
24.4%
30% below US avg
WFH
3.1%
78% below US avg
Homeownership
51.1%
22% below US avg
Median Home
$315k
12% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−54.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−62.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.19 / 1k Residents78% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.42 / 1k Residents53% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−46.9%
Burglary
1.12 / 1k Residents55% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
4.66 / 1k Residents66% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.75 / 1k Residents73% 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 Kodiak, 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 Season190 days254 frost-free
Annual Rainfall76.0"
Elevation39 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
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great3504 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,399/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 1230 mi · coast 1208 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$25.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:29:00.000Z

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