Wrangell, Alaska
Quick Statistics
Wrangell is a community in Wrangell, Alaska, home to about 2,088 people spread across 2,556.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,722 a year, and a typical home is worth about $296,400. About 31.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 81.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alaska towns GeoStat tracks, Wrangell ranks number 47 of 326 in population, number 142 in median household income, number 75 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Wrangell typically top out near 64°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 86 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Coffman Cove, AK | 33.8 mi. | 269 |
| 2. | Thorne Bay, AK | 40.6 mi. | 519 |
| 3. | Loring, AK | 42.4 mi. | 0 |
| 4. | Kasaan, AK | 45.3 mi. | 51 |
| 5. | Petersburg, AK | 51.3 mi. | 3,227 |
| 6. | Hollis, AK | 52.9 mi. | 66 |
| 7. | Kupreanof, AK | 57.1 mi. | 10 |
| 8. | Ketchikan, AK | 58.5 mi. | 8,078 |
What is the population of Wrangell, Alaska?
Wrangell has a population of about 2,088 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Wrangell, Alaska in?
Wrangell is located in Wrangell, Alaska.
What is the median home value in Wrangell, Alaska?
The median home value in Wrangell is about $296,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Wrangell, Alaska?
The median personal income in Wrangell is about $35,722 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Wrangell, Alaska?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Wrangell since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Wrangell, Alaska?
Typical July highs run about 64 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 86 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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