Median Income
$50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value
$78,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.2%
73% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment
3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Adak Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population141
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 57%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$51,494
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
Commute5 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation150 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+81.5%
School Score4.86
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband77.0%
EV Stations2
Is Adak a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Adak receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Adak offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Adak is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Adak is $78,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Adak has a population of 141 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (56.7%), with 11.3% Hispanic, 17% Black.
Population
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 70.3% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Spanish | 29.7% |
| 122% above US avg |
The median household income in Adak is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $51,494 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 5.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
The median home value in Adak is $78,000, 72% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Adak, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.3% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Adak vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 75.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 65.2% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Adak vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 32.4 sq mi (84.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9099°N, 176.5981°W |