What are the schools like in Kalifornsky, AK?

Kalifornsky 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 Kalifornsky?

The median household income in Kalifornsky, AK is $90,703 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Kalifornsky, AK?

Kalifornsky 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.

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

Q: Is Kalifornsky, AK affordable or expensive?

Kalifornsky's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kalifornsky is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $282,900 and the median rent is $1,337 per month.

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

Kalifornsky 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 Kalifornsky, AK a Good Place to Live?

Kalifornsky is a small town of 8,380 in Alaska, with a median household income of $90,703 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Kalifornsky stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kalifornsky is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kalifornsky 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: 102.4

Kalifornsky's overall cost of living index is 102.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kalifornsky costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kalifornsky, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$282,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,337	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,703	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kalifornsky'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

Kalifornsky 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	Kalifornsky, 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	30.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Kalifornsky, AK	National Avg
Population	8,380	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Soldotna, AK 6 mi Kenai, AK 8 mi Ridgeway, AK 8 mi Kasilof, AK 9 mi Salamatof, AK 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Kalifornsky

Kalifornsky, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99669

Kalifornsky vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalifornsky, AK affordable or expensive?

Kalifornsky's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kalifornsky roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $282,900 and median rent is $1,337/month.

What is the crime rate in Kalifornsky, AK?

Kalifornsky'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 Kalifornsky?

Public schools in Kalifornsky 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. 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kalifornsky, AK a good place to live?

Kalifornsky, AK has a population of 8,380, a median household income of $90,703, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Kalifornsky?

Kalifornsky 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 Kalifornsky?

Kalifornsky, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99669.

What is the population of Kalifornsky?

The population of Kalifornsky, Alaska is 8,380 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kalifornsky?

Key numbers for living in Kalifornsky: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $282,900, median household income $90,703, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kalifornsky side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.