WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Salcha, AK

Compare
Population
829
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
694 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$311,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$87,803
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Salcha

Explore

More places like Salcha

OverallBest places in AlaskaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlaskaNearest larger communityBadger, Alaska24 miles away · 18,677 residents.

About Salcha

Salcha is a quiet, spread-out community about 40 miles south of Fairbanks along the Richardson Highway. Tucked near where the Salcha and Tanana rivers meet, it’s a popular pick for folks looking for acreage, privacy, and an easy commute to Eielson Air Force Base. Daily life is heavily tied to the outdoors, whether you're fishing for king salmon at the river recreation site or heading out on snowmachines in the winter. It offers a relaxed, rural Interior Alaska lifestyle with the convenience of highway access to town.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0rating

Loading town details...

Beyond Salcha, AK

Is this the right place for you?

Every rating on this page comes from the same model behind our search. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll rank every community we cover around your priorities, and show you where Salcha, AK lands.

Find your best places
Google MapsOpen the mapSalcha, AKZillowBrowse housingSalcha, AKWeatherSparkCheck climateSalcha, AKRedditSearch discussionsSalcha, AK