Akiachak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
629 Population 90/sq mi density
$33,333 Median Income $10,690 per capita
$817 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,333 median income, 25.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Akiachak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,333
56% below
$10,690 per capita
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
68.1% high school+
Unemployment
25.0%
594% above
36.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
37.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Akiachak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Rent
70%
Poverty
297%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
694%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Akiachak a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Akiachak residents earn a median household income of $33,333 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,690. The unemployment rate stands at 25.0% (594% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Akiachak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 68.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Akiachak has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population629
Median Age22.6 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$33,333
Per Capita$10,690
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty36.8%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$817
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units118
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking37.4%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation21 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute7 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Akiachak was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (381 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.