What are the schools like in Cohoe, AK?

Cohoe is served primarily by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in Cohoe?

The median household income in Cohoe, AK is $60,341 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.2%.

What is the weather like in Cohoe, AK?

Cohoe has an average high temperature of 21.2°F in January and 65.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 100.6 inches.

Cohoe, AK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cohoe, AK affordable or expensive?

Cohoe's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cohoe is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,500 and the median rent is $850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cohoe, AK?

Cohoe has a violent crime rate of 71.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 427.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cohoe, AK a Good Place to Live?

Cohoe is a small town of 1,520 in Alaska, with a median household income of $60,341 and a 11.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Cohoe stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cohoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cohoe 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: 97.5

Cohoe's overall cost of living index is 97.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cohoe costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cohoe, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,341	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cohoe's violent crime rate is 71.5 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.5 /100k

Property Crime

427.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cohoe is served primarily by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cohoe, AK	National Avg
School District	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cohoe sees average highs of 21.2°F in January and 65.5°F in July, with 21.6 inches of annual precipitation and 100.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cohoe, AK
Average High — January	21.2°F
Average High — July	65.5°F
Annual Precipitation	21.6"
Annual Snowfall	100.6"

Demographics

Metric	Cohoe, AK	National Avg
Population	1,520	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kasilof, AK 4 mi Clam Gulch, AK 5 mi Kalifornsky, AK 13 mi Ninilchik, AK 15 mi Soldotna, AK 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Cohoe

Cohoe, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99610

Cohoe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohoe, AK affordable or expensive?

Cohoe's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cohoe roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $215,500 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Cohoe, AK?

Cohoe's violent crime rate is 71.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cohoe?

Public schools in Cohoe are operated by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The district has 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cohoe, AK a good place to live?

Cohoe, AK has a population of 1,520, a median household income of $60,341, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cohoe?

Cohoe averages 21.2°F in January and 65.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.6 inches with about 100.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cohoe?

Cohoe, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99610.

What is the population of Cohoe?

The population of Cohoe, Alaska is 1,520 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cohoe?

Key numbers for living in Cohoe: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $215,500, median household income $60,341, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cohoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.