Atka, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

1.3 /5.0

F Poor

26 Population 3/sq mi density

$112,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow

40°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr

232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K

Overall

1.3 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

232 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Atka, AK

At a Glance

Home Value

$112,500

60% below

Zillow: $435,931

Violent Crime

232/100K

39% below

1,045/100K property

Bachelor's Degree+

8.3%

75% below

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

20.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

40.3%

26% above

Avg Temperature

40°F

253 sunny days/yr

How Atka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value

40%

Poverty

161%

Bachelor's

25%

Unemployment

Crime

61%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atka a Good Place to Live?

1.3 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atka is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Atka reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,045/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Atka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atka has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population26

Median Age13.7 yrs

Density3/mi²

Male / Female58% / 42%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans12.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$11,562

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty20.0%

Housing

Home Value$112,500

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$435,931

Housing Units16

Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

Violent232/100K

Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F

Sunny Days253/yr

Rain45.7 in/yr

AQI21 (Good)

Elevation312 ft

Education

Bachelor's+8.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+7.7%

School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Commute5 min

Broadband5.0%

Did You Know?

Atka was founded in 1988.

The median home in Atka was built in 1984.

The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (1098 miles).

10.7% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.