Alaska
Atqasuk is a small town in Alaska with a population of 139. Residents earn $89,875 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Atqasuk receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Atqasuk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Atqasuk is $89,875, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 3 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Atqasuk is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Atqasuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 14°F. Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches, including 45.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 71.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.0% |
| 116% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,875 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,281 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,724 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,838 |
| Unemployment | 12.5% |
| 247% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
| County GDP | $744M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Commute Time | 3.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $137,500 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $807 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Obesity | 48.1% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% |
| Asthma | 13.4% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 19.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 68.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.2% |
| Premature Death | 19,918/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 3.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 13.7°F |
| 75% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 5.4 inches |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 39.1 sq mi (101.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.4808°N, 157.3255°W |
| County FIPS | 02188 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 39.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 33.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 3.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |