Chefornak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
530 Population 101/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $14,429 per capita
$792 Median Rent 11.8% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Chefornak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$14,429 per capita
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
11.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
37.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Chefornak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Rent
68%
Poverty
182%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chefornak a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chefornak residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,429. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Education

6.8% of adults in Chefornak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chefornak has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population530
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$14,429
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$792
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units96
Rent Burden11.8%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking37.3%
Heart Disease10.3%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband61.1%

Did You Know?

The median home in Chefornak was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (487 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.