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Fort Wainwright, AK

Fort Wainwright, AK.

Population: 8,304 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, avalanche, earthquake

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
28.5°F
Average high
38.0°F
Average low
18.5°F
Annual precipitation
13.2 in
Annual snowfall
60.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Unhealthy air quality
8

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Households with broadband internet
79.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,693
Average weekly wage
$1,222
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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