Big Delta, Alaska
Quick Statistics
Big Delta is a community in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska, home to about 565 people spread across 46.9 square miles of land. A typical home here is worth about $410,400. About 58.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alaska towns GeoStat tracks, Big Delta ranks number 119 of 326 in population, number 24 in median household income, number 20 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Big Delta typically top out near 72°F in July, while January nights average about -15°F. The area sees roughly 57 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Whitestone, AK | 5.0 mi. | 18 |
| 2. | Delta Junction, AK | 7.0 mi. | 1,217 |
| 3. | Fort Greely, AK | 13.1 mi. | 111 |
| 4. | Deltana, AK | 28.0 mi. | 1,997 |
| 5. | Harding-Birch Lakes, AK | 28.3 mi. | 277 |
What is the population of Big Delta, Alaska?
Big Delta has a population of about 565 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Big Delta, Alaska in?
Big Delta is located in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska.
What is the median home value in Big Delta, Alaska?
The median home value in Big Delta is about $410,400, based on American Community Survey data.
How many tornadoes have hit near Big Delta, Alaska?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Southeast Fairbanks since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Big Delta, Alaska?
Typical July highs run about 72 degrees and January lows about -15 degrees, with around 57 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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