At a Glance
Median Income
$71,667
$17,344 per capita
Home Value
$22,500
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$425/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
25.9%
34.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
37.6% smoking rate
How Akiak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Akiak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Akiak a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Akiak residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,344. The unemployment rate stands at 25.9% (619% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akiak is $22,500 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $425/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
6.4% of adults in Akiak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akiak 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
Population273
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$17,344
Unemployment25.9%
Poverty34.8%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$22,500
Rent$425
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units77
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking37.6%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation27 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Akiak was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (375 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.