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Kachemak, AK
City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
Population
805
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
481
ZIP codes
0
Kachemak and its ZIP codes
Kachemak at a glance
- Kachemak is about 373 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,750, 17% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $450,000 (28% above Alaska) and median rent is $1,185 a month.
Local data for Kachemak, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kachemak, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,750
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$450,000
Median rent
$1,185/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
39.4%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (175), German Americans (129), Scottish Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Kachemak.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,145
21,722 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,429
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$700M
FY 2026, $11,898 per person
How people get to work
Kachemak, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.7%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home29.4%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kachemak, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
43
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
288
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
63° / 19°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kachemak, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Kachemak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HomerCity | 3.8 mi | 13.8 |
| Diamond RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 42.4 |
| Fritz CreekCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 54 |
| Halibut CoveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| Anchor PointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 91.6 |
| NikolaevskCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 34.8 |
| Seldovia VillageCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 18.2 |
| SeldoviaCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 88.2 |
| Fox RiverCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 125.4 |
| Port GrahamCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.4 |
| NinilchikCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 207.2 |
| NanwalekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kachemak, AK in?
- Kachemak is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Kachemak, AK?
- About 805 people live in Kachemak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kachemak?
- Nearby places include Homer (3.8 mi), Diamond Ridge (4.7 mi), Fritz Creek (6.6 mi), Halibut Cove (10 mi), Anchor Point (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023