Homer, AK
Living in Homer
Bikeability58
Walkability67
Commute100
Public Transit37
Affordability50
Public Safety82
Airports30
Hospitals78
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.7kPopulation+740 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector50%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$282kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$872Median Monthly Rent+$170 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas4%
Utility gas44%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Homer
United States45
Alaska74
Kenai Peninsula Borough20
Property Crime in Homer
United States48
Alaska68
Kenai Peninsula Borough35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 4 | 16 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 44 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Nov | 28 | 4 | 10 |
| Dec | 25 | 5 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Homer
Inland Flooding10
Blizzard8
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Homer, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Homer, AK
Cook Inlet Academy
59 miles, N
Grace Evangelical Lutheran School
61 miles, N
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
116 miles, NE
Lumen Christi High School
116 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Homer, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage
121 miles, NE
Alaska Pacific University
122 miles, NE
Alaska Bible College
157 miles, NE
University of Alaska Fairbanks
379 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Homer, AK
South Peninsula Hospital
1 miles, W
Central Peninsula General Hospital
60 miles, N
Providence Seward Hospital
78 miles, NE
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
121 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Homer, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
117 miles, NE
Kodiak Airport
136 miles, S
King Salmon Airport
194 miles, W
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
216 miles, E