KachemakAK
A town of 589, settled in 1961.
Is Kachemak a good place to live?
Kachemak’s July high is 63°F, below both Alaska’s towns (66°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). No town among the 16 in Alaska we compare has a higher typical home value than Kachemak. Kachemak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
589 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Kachemak: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kachemak, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kachemak.
Avalanches leads a very high hazard risk in Kachemak
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Older than Alaska overall
People 65 and older are 28% of residents (14% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (25% statewide). 39% of Kachemak adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, against 28% in Alaska’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Kachemak has grown 3.5% since 2020, to 589 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Kachemak | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 28% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 24% | 22% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.6 points. Across Alaska, 47.5% of residents are women.
| Kachemak | AK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.2% | 13.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.5% | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.4% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.2% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 14.8% | 28.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.2% | 24% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.6% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.7% | 11.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
The typical home in Kachemak is valued at about $525K
The typical Kachemak home is worth about $525,000, up 6.5% in a year, 32% above the Alaska typical home.
| Kachemak | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 76% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,185 a month | $1,406 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Kachemak
Kachemak has chilly, snowy winters and cool summers. The January low in Kachemak is 19°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Kachemak stands out in Alaska and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
41% of Kachemak adults have high blood pressure. Among 42 Alaska towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Kachemak. 19% of Kachemak adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Kachemak | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 36% |
| What stands out | Kachemak | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.5% | 12.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.5% | 9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.1% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Kachemak
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kachemak; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Kachemak residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Alaska.
About Kachemak
City in Alaska, United States
Kachemak, locally known as Kachemak City, is a small second-class city in the southern portion of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The city consists of several subdivisions and other miscellaneous properties along an approximately 2-mile (3.2 km) stretch of East End Road, adjoining the northeast corner of the much larger (both in terms of area and population) city of Homer. The population grew from 431 as of the 2010 census to 576 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1961
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 105 ft
Questions about Kachemak
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kachemak, AK a good place to live?
Kachemak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.