Lake and Peninsula County , Alaska
Population: 1,007 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Lake and Peninsula County is one of the smaller US counties by population, with roughly 1,007 residents. At that scale, median figures shift markedly with even a few high- or low-income households moving in or out — useful for general comparisons but with wider error bars than larger counties. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Lake and Peninsula County in the bottom 6% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $64,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,228 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| Median Home Value | $166,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $933/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 1,007 |
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 6.3 · 6th national percentile
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