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Sand Point, AK

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Sand Point, AK

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Demographics

Very DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 92
Population1,146
Foreign Born21.7%
Population Density143people per mi²
Median Age46.8 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

87/100

13% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Sand Point, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $38k$56k
Luxury $124k+$192k+
Elite (Top 5%) $146k+$226k+
Affordability Ratio

130%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
5
Positive
3
Poor
0
Negative
1

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

Sand Point Airport

2mi

Post Office

USPS — Sand Point, AK

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 491.8 mi
Marina2Nearest 0.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 554.8 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 72.7 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
$73k-8.5%
3% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$362k
45% below US avg
College Educated
16.7%
52% below US avg
WFH
3.4%
76% below US avg
Homeownership
74.7%
14% above US avg
Median Home
$196k
30% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 100% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
0.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+147.8%
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
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+174.3%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% 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 Sand Point, 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 Season191 days277 frost-free
Annual Rainfall55.7"
Elevation46 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+
Great3852 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair143/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A-
GoodTsunami
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 1523 mi · coast 1484 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: 2026-04-19T19:35:29.000Z

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