Updated April 2026 · 1 cities · 6 data sources
Alaska Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Alaska has an average safety score of 79/100 across 1 cities, above the national average of 61.5/100.
School Quality
Alaska cities average a school score of 70/100 across 1 cities.
Air Quality
Alaska cities average a median AQI of 21 across 1 cities.
Hospital Quality
Alaska cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.7/5 across 1 cities with a total of 5 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 2.7/5 | 5 |
City Spending
Alaska cities average $47,921 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 56/100.
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Alaska has 1 tracked cities with an average safety score of 79, school score of 70, and water safety score of 0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Anchorage is the safest city in Alaska with a safety score of 79/100 (Grade B).
Anchorage has the highest average school score in Alaska at 70/100 (Grade B).
Anchorage has the highest fiscal health score in Alaska at 56/100 with per-capita spending of $47,921.
Anchorage has the best air quality in Alaska with a median AQI of 21 (Grade A).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.
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Source: Census Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, 2026.