Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

County in Alaska, West · ranked on 41 metrics

Rank among US counties

Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is a county in Alaska with a population of 93,320 (657th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (116th of 3,094), Median Household Income (343rd of 3,093), Average Commute (Minutes) (519th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,455th of 3,092), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,616th of 3,094).

Population
93,320
657th highest of 3,094
Density
12.7
2,441st highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-2.11%
2,395th highest of 3,094
Area
7,335
41st highest of 3,094
Region
West
Alaska

At a glance

Median household income
$88,267
343rd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$298,200
638th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,459
273rd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.1%
1,352nd highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
6.13%
2,979th highest of 3,094
College degree
33.1%
559th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
35.8%
2,032nd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
9.5%
1,762nd highest of 2,916
Average commute
19 minutes
2,576th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
91.5%
524th highest of 3,094
Climate
28.1°F average
-1°F in January, 58°F in July

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Percentile on 20 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)6.13%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    116th of 3,094
  2. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 155th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)15.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 162nd of 2,916
  4. Median Household Income$88,267
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    343rd of 3,093
  5. Adults with Depression (%)20.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 327th of 2,916
  6. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)21.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 446th of 2,916
  7. Average Commute (Minutes)19.2
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    519th of 3,094
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)91.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    524th of 3,094
  9. Median Income$88,267
    Poorest Counties
    343rd of 2,000
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)33.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    559th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)66.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,849th of 2,916
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,459
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,818th of 3,090
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$298,200
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,455th of 3,092
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)4.1%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,616th of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,486th of 2,916
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)36.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,341st of 3,094
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,102nd of 2,916
  8. Adults with Obesity (%)35.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 856th of 2,916
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)14.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 777th of 2,916
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)16.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 524th of 2,916

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Strongest category Health (69), weakest Economics (66). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Quick answers

What is the population of Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has a population of 93,320, 657th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK rank best at?
Among US counties, Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (116th of 3,094); Median Household Income (343rd of 3,093); Average Commute (Minutes) (519th of 3,094).
Where does Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK rank worst?
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,455th of 3,092); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,616th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
Rankodex ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK on 41 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

41 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics