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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 63
Population8,393
Foreign Born5.3%
Population Density3people per mi²
Median Age39.6 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
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

132/100

32% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Sitka City And, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$41k
Comfortable $82k$120k
Luxury $120k+$186k+
Elite (Top 5%) $141k+$219k+
Affordability Ratio

84%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
26
Positive
13
Poor
3
Negative
6

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.8mi

Airport

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

1.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Sitka, AK

0.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 0.8 mi
Marina6Nearest 0.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 634.9 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 5.4 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
$101k+6.2%
35% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$508k
23% below US avg
College Educated
34.4%
2% below US avg
WFH
7.9%
45% below US avg
Homeownership
61.7%
6% below US avg
Median Home
$442k
57% 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 Sitka City And, 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 Season195 days286 frost-free
Annual Rainfall129.0"
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+
Great2890 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
A+
Great2.9/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A-
GoodEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 716 mi · coast 719 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$7.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:41:37.000Z

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