Chevak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
464 Population 407/sq mi density
$763 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
30°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chevak, AK

At a Glance

Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
13.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.9%
425% above
36.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
37.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F

How Chevak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
66%
Poverty
291%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
525%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chevak a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

7.6% of adults in Chevak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chevak has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population464
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,264
Unemployment18.9%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

Home Value
Rent$763
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units128
Rent Burden13.0%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking37.2%
Heart Disease9.9%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp30°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation67 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband94.2%

Did You Know?

Chevak was founded in 1967.
The median home in Chevak was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (516 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.