Bethel County , Alaska

Population: 18,487 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $70,616 Home $120,600 Rent $1,454/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 18,487 residents, Bethel County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alaska and neighboring counties alike.

$70,616
Median Income
household
$120,600
Home Value
median
$1,454/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $70,616
Per Capita Income $24,976
Poverty Rate 24.0%
Median Home Value $120,600
Median Gross Rent $1,454/mo
Owner Occupied 60.5%
Renter Occupied 39.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 18,487
Median Age 28.7 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 10.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.1%
Obesity
13.8%
Diabetes
31.2%
Smoking
39.7%
High Blood Pressure
33.3%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
41.8%
Insufficient Sleep
64.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 44.3  ·  44th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
1.43
🔥 Wildfire
83.84
❄️ Winter Storm
89.69
🌍 Earthquake
49.40

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