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Crime in Kenai summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kenai. Key points include:
There were 86 total crimes in Kenai in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kenai is 1,095.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kenai is 229.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kenai is 866.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kenai is -48.31% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Kenai Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kenai / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 86 | 1,095.4 | 2,435.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 229.3 | 724.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 82.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 114.6 | 513.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 68 | 866.1 | 1,711.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 50.9 | 238.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 57 | 726.0 | 1,227.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 89.2 | 245.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kenai summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kenai. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kenai is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kenai is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kenai is $319,496.
The median income in Kenai is $87,083.
Kenai's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kenai Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kenai | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 123 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 125 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 116 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kenai, AK Weather
The average high in Kenai is 44.6° and the average low is 28.9°.
There are 73.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.2 inches of precipitation each year with 80.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kenai |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 44.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 28.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 80.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kenai Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kenai
The current population in Kenai is 7,641. The population has increased 9.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,641 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 7,562 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 7,477 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 7,452 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 7,799 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 7,742 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 7,687 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 7,634 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 7,551 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 7,463 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 7,348 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 7,251 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 7,152 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 7,074 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 7,004 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kenai
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Kenai is:
69.2% White with 5,287 White residents.
0.9% African American with 67 African American residents.
4.8% American Indian with 368 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 258 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
13.7% Two Or More with 1,047 Two Or More residents.
7.8% Hispanic with 596 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kenai | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 4.8% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 13.7% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kenai
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Kenai is 49.1% female with 3,754 female residents.
Kenai is 50.9% male with 3,887 male residents.
| Gender | Kenai | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 47.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kenai for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Kenai completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Kenai completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Kenai completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Kenai completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Kenai completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Kenai completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Kenai completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Kenai completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Kenai completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kenai | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kenai, Alaska
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4.8% of households in Kenai earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Kenai earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Kenai earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Kenai earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Kenai earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Kenai earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Kenai earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in Kenai earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.1% of households in Kenai earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.9% of households in Kenai earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kenai | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.1% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.9% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
