Chignik Lake, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Lake and Peninsula Borough County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
31 Population 2/sq mi density
$187,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chignik Lake, AK

At a Glance

Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
38.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Chignik Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chignik Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chignik Lake is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

0.0% of adults in Chignik Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 38.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chignik Lake has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,842
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$142M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units30
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death20,073/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation723 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+38.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Chignik Lake was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (462 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.