Alaska
Chignik Lagoon is a small town in Alaska with a population of 31. Residents earn $68,333 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chignik Lagoon receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Chignik Lagoon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chignik Lagoon is $68,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chignik Lagoon is $177,500, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Chignik Lagoon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,333 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,835 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,515 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 111 |
| County GDP | $142M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 6 |
| Commute Time | 6.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 30.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $177,500 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 20,073/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 27.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.9 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,544 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.3043°N, 158.5003°W |
| County FIPS | 02164 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 12.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 6.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 30.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |