Angoon, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Sitka City and Borough County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
467 Population 19/sq mi density
$45,938 Median Income $25,726 per capita
$191,700 Home Value $472,854 Zillow
$581 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 28.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, $581/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Angoon, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,938
39% below
$25,726 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
32% below
Zillow: $472,854
Median Rent
$581/mo
50% below
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
28.2%
683% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Angoon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
68%
Rent
50%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
783%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Angoon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Angoon residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,726. The unemployment rate stands at 28.2% (683% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Angoon is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,854. Median rent is $581/month, with 33.1% 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 1979.

Education

14.1% of adults in Angoon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Angoon has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 128.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population467
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,938
Per Capita$25,726
Unemployment28.2%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A
Home Value$191,700
Rent$581
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$472,854
Housing Units266
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,687/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain128.1 in/yr
Elevation592 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband61.6%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Angoon was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.