Atka, AK

Alaska

Atka is a small town in Alaska with a population of 26.

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
26 Population 3/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $11,562 per capita
$112,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/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

26
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
13.7yrs
Median Age
65% below US avg
8.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Atka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.3%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.7%
25% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Atka vs U.S. Average

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.

Income: Atka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$11,562

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time5.0 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Atka is $112,500, 60% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Atka vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate67.9%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Atka vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates52.2115°N, 174.2135°W
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin. 6.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.86
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area8.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access6.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute5.0 min
Work from Home0.0%
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