Alakanuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
997 Population 31/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $11,599 per capita
$828 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 21.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Alakanuk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,667
47% below
$11,599 per capita
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.9%
97% below
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
21.2%
489% above
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
37.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Alakanuk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Rent
71%
Poverty
255%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
589%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alakanuk a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alakanuk residents earn a median household income of $39,667 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,599. The unemployment rate stands at 21.2% (489% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Education

0.9% of adults in Alakanuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alakanuk has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population997
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$39,667
Per Capita$11,599
Unemployment21.2%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$828
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units265
Rent Burden13.4%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking37.2%
Heart Disease9.9%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.9%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband77.5%

Did You Know?

Alakanuk was founded in 1969.
The median home in Alakanuk was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (487 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.