Allakaket, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
173 Population 11/sq mi density
$24,688 Median Income $18,569 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
24°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,688 median income, 17.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Allakaket, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,688
67% below
$18,569 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
64% below
Zillow: $290,656
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
383% above
48.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
28.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
24°F

How Allakaket Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
33%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
393%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
483%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allakaket 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

Allakaket residents earn a median household income of $24,688 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,569. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 237 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Allakaket is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

10.6% of adults in Allakaket hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allakaket has an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population173
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female67% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$24,688
Per Capita$18,569
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty48.7%
County GDP$384M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A
Home Value$102,100
Rent
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units66
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking28.6%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death22,704/100K

Climate

Avg Temp24°F
Rain16.0 in/yr
Elevation438 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband23.6%
Internet Speed5 Mbps
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Allakaket was built in 1987.
32.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (180 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
182 declared natural disasters on record.