Akutan, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

3.3 /5.0
B Good
737 Population 11/sq mi density
$27,500 Median Income $54,099 per capita
$91,400 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$27,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $642/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Akutan, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,500
63% below
$54,099 per capita
Home Value
$91,400
68% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
28.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Akutan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
32%
Rent
55%
Poverty
227%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Akutan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Akutan residents earn a median household income of $27,500 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,099. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Akutan is $91,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $642/month, with 19.2% 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 1986.

Education

23.6% of adults in Akutan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Akutan has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population737
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born60.0%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,500
Per Capita$54,099
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty28.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$642
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units67
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation1,002 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband60.9%

Did You Know?

Akutan was founded in 1878.
The median home in Akutan was built in 1986.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (755 miles).
7.7% of the population has a disability.
60.0% of residents are foreign-born.