Adak, AK

Alaska

Adak is a small town in Alaska with a population of 141. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
141 Population 4/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $51,494 per capita
$78,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/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

141
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
32.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.1%
Female 36.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Adak vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.3%
10% below US avg
Spanish29.7%
122% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Adak vs U.S. Average

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: Adak vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$51,494

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time5.0 min
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Adak is $78,000, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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

Owner-Occupied14.9%

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

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure35.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.7%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity28.9%
Depression19.3%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.8%
Checkup Rate65.2%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Adak vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation150 ft (46 m)
Area32.4 sq mi (84.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates51.9099°N, 176.5981°W
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
73% below US avg
High School+81.5%
School Test Score4.86
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area32.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute5.0 min
Work from Home3.6%
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