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Cost of living in Badger summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Badger. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Badger is 122 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Badger is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Badger is $341,172.
The median income in Badger is $97,183.
Badger's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Badger Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Badger | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 120 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 138 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 116 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Badger, AK Weather
The average high in Badger is 38.1° and the average low is 18.2°.
There are 37.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 59.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Badger |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 18.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 59.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Badger Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Badger
The current population in Badger is 18,677. The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,677 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 19,033 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 19,182 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 19,226 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 19,434 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 18,911 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 18,792 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 19,039 | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 19,830 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 21,197 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 21,175 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 20,995 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 20,793 | 7.9% |
| 2011 | 19,266 | 6.2% |
| 2010 | 18,146 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Badger
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Badger is:
76.4% White with 14,270 White residents.
0.8% African American with 156 African American residents.
3.9% American Indian with 725 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 201 Asian residents.
0.7% Hawaiian with 125 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 158 Other residents.
10.1% Two Or More with 1,893 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 1,149 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Badger | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.9% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 10.1% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Badger
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Badger is 42.7% female with 7,968 female residents.
Badger is 57.3% male with 10,708 male residents.
| Gender | Badger | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.7% | 47.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 57.3% | 52.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Badger for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Badger completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Badger completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Badger completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Badger completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Badger completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Badger completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Badger completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Badger completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Badger completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Badger | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Badger, Alaska
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2.1% of households in Badger earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Badger earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Badger earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Badger earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Badger earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.9% of households in Badger earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.2% of households in Badger earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Badger earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.0% of households in Badger earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.5% of households in Badger earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Badger | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.2% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.5% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
