There is 1 independent living community in Wrangell, Alaska. The average cost per day of independent living in Alaska is about $101, with costs running between $62 and $138 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $3,025, with costs ranging from about $1,864 to $4,125. The average yearly cost is $36,300, which is above the national average of $23,100.
Wrangell is a municipality in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska. Though the city itself is home to only 2,338 residents, the encompassing area contains a total population of 553,665. Those who are over 55 represent approximately 34% of the total community.
Wrangell has a low SeniorScore™ of 54. The average home price in the city is $235,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $219,000. Wrangell has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 5.55%. The city's average household income is $50,000 ($30,000 per capita), compared to an average of $48,000 for the whole of Alaska.
Wrangell has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets very large amounts of rain annually. Wrangell has a low crime rate in relation to other cities in the United States.