At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$40,505 per capita
Home Value
$237,000
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,632/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
30.9% smoking rate
How Aniak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aniak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aniak 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
Aniak residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,505. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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 Aniak is $237,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,632/month, with 29.0% 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 1987.
Education
9.9% of adults in Aniak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aniak has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population571
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$40,505
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,000
Rent$1,632
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units231
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking30.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation87 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Aniak was founded in 1972.
The median home in Aniak was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (317 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.