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
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
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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