What are the schools like in McCarthy, AK?

School district data for McCarthy is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in McCarthy?

The median household income in McCarthy, AK is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in McCarthy, AK?

McCarthy has an average high temperature of 6.0°F in January and 71.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 66.5 inches.

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

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

McCarthy has a violent crime rate of 108.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 141.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McCarthy, AK a Good Place to Live?

McCarthy is a small town of 2 in Alaska, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: McCarthy's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All McCarthy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the McCarthy metro area.

Metric	McCarthy, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

McCarthy'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

Metric	McCarthy, AK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McCarthy sees average highs of 6.0°F in January and 71.4°F in July, with 17.7 inches of annual precipitation and 66.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McCarthy, AK
Average High — January	6.0°F
Average High — July	71.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.7"
Annual Snowfall	66.5"

Demographics

Metric	McCarthy, AK	National Avg
Population	2	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chitina, AK 44 mi Chisana, AK 53 mi Kenny Lake, AK 65 mi Nabesna, AK 72 mi Tonsina, AK 74 mi

ZIP Codes in McCarthy

McCarthy, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99566

McCarthy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McCarthy, AK affordable or expensive?

McCarthy has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in McCarthy, AK?

McCarthy'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.

What are the schools like in McCarthy?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is McCarthy, AK a good place to live?

McCarthy, AK has a population of 2, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 McCarthy?

McCarthy averages 6.0°F in January and 71.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.7 inches with about 66.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McCarthy?

McCarthy, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99566.

What is the population of McCarthy?

The population of McCarthy, Alaska is 2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McCarthy?

Key numbers for living in McCarthy: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McCarthy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.