At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$14,429 per capita
Median Rent
$792/mo
11.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
871/100K
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
37.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chefornak a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 3.8% (6% 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.
Safety & Crime
Chefornak reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,348/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population530
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$14,429
Unemployment3.8%
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%
Crime
F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking37.3%
Heart Disease10.3%
Premature Death24,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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
Broadband90.0%
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.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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