What are the schools like in Healy, AK?

Healy is served primarily by Denali Borough School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 40.0:1.

What is the median household income in Healy?

The median household income in Healy, AK is $97,404 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Healy, AK?

Healy has an average high temperature of 8.0°F in January and 67.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 76.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Healy, AK affordable or expensive?

Healy's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Healy is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $235,500 and the median rent is $529 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Healy is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Healy, AK a Good Place to Live?

Healy is a small town of 865 in Alaska, with a median household income of $97,404 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Healy 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 Healy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Healy 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: 94.1

Healy's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Healy costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Healy, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$235,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$529	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,404	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Healy is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Healy is served primarily by Denali Borough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 40.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Healy, AK	National Avg
School District	Denali Borough School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	40.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Healy sees average highs of 8.0°F in January and 67.3°F in July, with 15.4 inches of annual precipitation and 76.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Healy, AK
Average High — January	8.0°F
Average High — July	67.3°F
Annual Precipitation	15.4"
Annual Snowfall	76.7"

Demographics

Metric	Healy, AK	National Avg
Population	865	—
Median Age	48.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ferry, AK 6 mi Anderson, AK 25 mi Denali Park, AK 28 mi Cantwell, AK 38 mi Nenana, AK 40 mi

ZIP Codes in Healy

Healy, AK is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

99743 99760

Healy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Healy, AK affordable or expensive?

Healy's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Healy roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $235,500 and median rent is $529/month.

What is the crime rate in Healy, AK?

Crime data for Healy is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Healy?

Public schools in Healy are operated by Denali Borough School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 40.0:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Healy, AK a good place to live?

Healy, AK has a population of 865, a median household income of $97,404, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Healy?

Healy averages 8.0°F in January and 67.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.4 inches with about 76.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Healy?

Healy, AK is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 99743, 99760.

What is the population of Healy?

The population of Healy, Alaska is 865 with a median age of 48.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Healy?

Key numbers for living in Healy: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $235,500, median household income $97,404, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Healy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.