Based on the available information, Soldotna has been identified as the poorest town in Alaska for 2024.According to a recent analysis:
- Soldotna ranks as the poorest place in Alaska due to a combination of low pay and lack of jobs.
- The city of 4,394 people has the 2nd lowest median household income in Alaska.
- Soldotna also has the highest poverty rate in the state.
However, it’s worth noting a few caveats:
- The cost of living in Soldotna ranks in the bottom 15% of places in Alaska, making housing relatively affordable.
- This ranking is based on a specific analysis for 2024 and economic conditions can change over time.
- Other sources provide different rankings for the poorest places in Alaska, highlighting the complexity of measuring poverty across diverse communities.
While Soldotna currently holds this unfortunate distinction, it’s important to recognize that poverty is a complex issue affected by many factors, including job availability, cost of living, and broader economic trends in the state and region.
Sources
- https://www.roadsnacks.net/poorest-places-in-alaska/
- https://www.statista.com/statistics/205426/poverty-rate-in-alaska/
- https://kpedd.org/region/city-of-soldotna/
- https://iseralaska.org/static/legacy_publication_links/2016_12-PFDandPoverty-Summary.pdf
- https://moneyinc.com/50-poorest-neighborhoods-in-alaska/
