Brevig Mission, AK

Alaska · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
691 Population
$55,000 Median Income
$80,900 Home Value
$813 Median Rent
28°F Avg Temperature
22.0 yrs Median Age
5.5% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
1.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.4
Education

People

Population691
Median Age22.0 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupHispanic 97.4%

Economy

1.7/5
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita Income$13,516
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty Rate48.1%
County GDP$603M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$80,900
Median Rent$813
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,467

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes16.9%
Depression21.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Jan / Jul6° / 52°
Rain17 in/yr
Snow81 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 21 (Good)

Education

1.4/5
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+85.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.86
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Work From Home2.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Brevig Mission Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,000
Home Value$80,900
Median Rent$813
Poverty Rate48.1%
Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
Unemployment10.2%
Avg Temperature28.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population691
Population Density295 per sq mi
Median Age22.0 years
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1.6% Hispanic 97.4% Other 1%
White1.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino97.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.0%

Language

English Only81.8%
Spanish Speakers18.2%
English 81.8% Spanish 18.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.7%
Health Insurance93.6%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$55,000
Per Capita Income$13,516
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,447
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,367

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate10.2%
Poverty Rate48.1%
Total Establishments (County)290
County GDP$603M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation17
Healthcare Facilities31
Retail Stores32
Manufacturing3
Total Establishments290

Industry Mix

Restaurants 17 Healthcare 31 Retail 32 Manufacturing 3

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,367
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,940

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time4.3 min
Work From Home2.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

71% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$80,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied76.7%

Rental Costs

30% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$813

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedroom$1,467
3 Bedroom$1,941
4 Bedroom$2,304

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,940
Effective Tax Rate (est.)6.11%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes16.9%
Heart Disease10.1%
High Blood Pressure39.2%
Asthma13.8%
COPD11.9%
Stroke6.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity36.3%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)21.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.6%
Regular Checkup65.1%
Premature Death Rate18,090 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.1 / 10
Exercise Access45.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)31
Restaurants (County)17

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

6°F Jan 52°F Jul
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Average28.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation17.2 in
Annual Snowfall80.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median21.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation27 ft (8 m)
Land Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density295 per sq mi
Latitude65.3432°
Longitude-166.5089°
County FIPS02180

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Republican +11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
High School+85.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.86

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density295 per sq mi
Land Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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