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Akiak, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
Akiak, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Akiak a Good Place to Live?
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 16.2% (350% 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.
Safety & Crime
Akiak 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
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. 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.