At a Glance
Median Income
$33,333
$10,690 per capita
Median Rent
$817/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
871/100K
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
68.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
36.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
37.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Akiachak a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 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 10.7% (197% 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.
Safety & Crime
Akiachak reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,348/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population629
Median Age22.6 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$33,333
Per Capita$10,690
Unemployment10.7%
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%
Crime
F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking37.4%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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
Broadband98.0%
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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