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Salamatof, AK

Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.

Population

1,149

Land area

8sq mi

People per sq mi

143

ZIP codes

0

Salamatof and its ZIP codes

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Salamatof at a glance

  • Salamatof is about 111 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • The median household income is $66,500, 28% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,300 (8% below Alaska) and median rent is $775 a month.

Local data for Salamatof, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Salamatof, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,500

Poverty rate

14.2%

Median home value

$323,300

Median rent

$775/mo

Homeownership

75.7%

Bachelor's or higher

12.2%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (207), Scottish Americans (141), Irish Americans (83).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenai Peninsula Borough. PPP loans are for Salamatof.

Details

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

Kenai Peninsula Borough economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Salamatof, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.9%
  • Carpooled15.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
  • Worked from home13.0%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Salamatof, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 8°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Salamatof, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.3%

U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

21.1%

U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.0%

U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts

Cities near Salamatof

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KenaiCity5.9 mi29.1
NikiskiCensus-designated place7.7 mi69.5
RidgewayCensus-designated place12 mi16.8
SoldotnaCity12 mi6.9
KalifornskyCensus-designated place13 mi68.8
SterlingCensus-designated place17 mi77.8
KasilofCensus-designated place20 mi10.4
Funny RiverCensus-designated place21 mi26.7
CohoeCensus-designated place23 mi69.9
Clam GulchCensus-designated place28 mi13.3
Point PossessionCensus-designated place29 mi42

Frequently asked questions

What county is Salamatof, AK in?
Salamatof is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Salamatof, AK?
About 1,149 people live in Salamatof, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Salamatof?
Nearby places include Kenai (5.9 mi), Nikiski (7.7 mi), Ridgeway (12 mi), Soldotna (12 mi), Kalifornsky (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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