At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$18,391 per capita
Home Value
$32,500
Zillow: $320,632
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
78.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
29.5% smoking rate
How Chalkyitsik Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chalkyitsik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chalkyitsik a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chalkyitsik residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,391. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 78.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chalkyitsik is $32,500 , 88% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
11.9% of adults in Chalkyitsik hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chalkyitsik has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C).
Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population103
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$18,391
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty78.9%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$32,500
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units60
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp23°F
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation518 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+32.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband39.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chalkyitsik was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (171 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.