College

AK

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Population 95K |Median income $88,267 |2 hospitals

Population
95,460
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Median Income
$88,267
+30% vs avg
Median Home Value
$298,200
+31% vs avg
Median Age
32.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
95K-3%
Median Income
$88,267+28%
Median Home Value
$298,200+40%
Poverty Rate
6.1%-27%
Unemployment
4.4%-38%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,459/mo
Poverty Rate
6.1% -57% vs avg
Unemployment 4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.1%
Work From Home 6.6%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 68.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37%
Obesity
35.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.3%
Physical Inactivity
21.2%
Binge Drinking
18.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.8%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
Current Asthma
10%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 65.8%
Dental Visit 61.9%

Other Measures

Diabetes
7.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Stroke
2.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
FAIRBANKS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — College Area 6

Earthquakes

M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 138 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Tuesday

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Kachemak Bay Through Tuesday Morning

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Alert Issued for West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait Through Tuesday

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East: Winds Up to 50 Knots Expected

NOAA · 2h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of College, AK? ▼
College, AK has a population of 95,460 people, located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the median household income in College? ▼
The median household income in College, AK is $88,267 per year. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
What is the median home value in College? ▼
The median home value in College, AK is $298,200. Median rent is $1,459/month.
What are the top health concerns in College? ▼
The top health indicators in College include Short Sleep Duration (37%), Obesity (35.3%), High Blood Pressure (30.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in College? ▼
College has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in College? ▼
The median age in College, AK is 32.5 years. 33.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

College, AK is located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. With a population of 95K and a median household income of $88,267, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the College area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Fairbanks North Star Borough) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.