Adak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
141 Population 4/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $51,494 per capita
$78,000 Home Value
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Adak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$51,494 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
72% below
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Adak Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Adak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Adak a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Adak residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,494. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Adak is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

9.2% of adults in Adak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Adak has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population141
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$51,494
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent
Ownership14.9%
Housing Units292
Rent Burden14.3%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation150 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband74.5%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

Adak was founded in 2001.
The median home in Adak was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (1186 miles).
8.5% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.