Chistochina is a small town of 45 in Alaska, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chistochina stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chistochina is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chistochina city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
Chistochina's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chistochina costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chistochina, AK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$237,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$346
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chistochina's violent crime rate is 108.7 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.7 /100k
Property Crime
141.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chistochina is served primarily by Copper River School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chistochina, AK
National Avg
School District
Copper River School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chistochina sees average highs of 5.0°F in January
and 69.3°F in July,
with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 71.8 inches of snow per year.
Chistochina's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chistochina roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $237,500 and median rent is $346/month.
Chistochina's violent crime rate is 108.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 141.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chistochina are operated by Copper River School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chistochina, AK has a population of 45, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Chistochina averages 5.0°F in January and 69.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches
with about 71.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chistochina, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99586.
The population of Chistochina, Alaska is 45 with a median age of 60.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chistochina: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $237,500, median household income N/A, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chistochina side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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