Alaska · Metropolitan Area
Chalkyitsik is a small town in Alaska with a population of 103. Residents earn $45,000 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chalkyitsik receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Chalkyitsik offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chalkyitsik is $45,000, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 78.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Chalkyitsik is $32,500, 88% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Chalkyitsik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F. Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 80.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.3% |
| 44% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,391 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,340 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,952 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 78.9% |
| 536% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,441 |
| County GDP | $7,891M |
| Restaurants | 247 |
| Healthcare | 325 |
| Retail | 270 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,621 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 20.37% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $32,500 |
| 88% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,621 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 20.37% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,713/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 325 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 23.0°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.6468°N, 143.7893°W |
| County FIPS | 02090 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 31.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 325 |
| Restaurants | 247 |
| Retail Stores | 270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |