Home Value
$112,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.0%
61% higher than US avg
How Atka Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population26
Median Age13.7 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$11,562
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
Commute5 min
Housing
Home Value$112,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation312 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.86
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband6.0%
Is Atka a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Atka receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Atka faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Atka is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.
Education
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Atka has a population of 26 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 13.7 years, 65% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).
Population
13.7yrs
Median Age
65% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.3% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| 25% above US avg |
The median household income in Atka is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes.
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 5.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Atka is $112,500, 60% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Atka vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Atka vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2115°N, 174.2135°W |