What are the schools like in Moose Creek, AK?

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

What is the median household income in Moose Creek?

The median household income in Moose Creek, AK is $74,762 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Moose Creek, AK?

Moose Creek has an average high temperature of -0.3°F in January and 71.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 67.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Moose Creek, AK affordable or expensive?

Moose Creek's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moose Creek is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,900 and the median rent is $1,388 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Moose Creek, AK?

Moose Creek has a violent crime rate of 235.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1179.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moose Creek, AK a Good Place to Live?

Moose Creek is a small town of 584 in Alaska, with a median household income of $74,762 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Moose Creek stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Moose Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Moose Creek 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: 100.1

Moose Creek's overall cost of living index is 100.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moose Creek costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Moose Creek, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,388	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,762	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Moose Creek's violent crime rate is 235.4 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

235.4 /100k

Property Crime

1179.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Moose Creek, 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	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moose Creek sees average highs of -0.3°F in January and 71.6°F in July, with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation and 67.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Moose Creek, AK
Average High — January	-0.3°F
Average High — July	71.6°F
Annual Precipitation	12.9"
Annual Snowfall	67.7"

Demographics

Metric	Moose Creek, AK	National Avg
Population	584	—
Median Age	29.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	9.2%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Moose Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moose Creek, AK affordable or expensive?

Moose Creek's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Moose Creek roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $164,900 and median rent is $1,388/month.

What is the crime rate in Moose Creek, AK?

Moose Creek's violent crime rate is 235.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1179.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moose Creek?

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

Is Moose Creek, AK a good place to live?

Moose Creek, AK has a population of 584, a median household income of $74,762, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. 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 Moose Creek?

Moose Creek averages -0.3°F in January and 71.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches with about 67.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Moose Creek?

The population of Moose Creek, Alaska is 584 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moose Creek?

Key numbers for living in Moose Creek: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $164,900, median household income $74,762, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moose Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.