Chuathbaluk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
89 Population 20/sq mi density
$30,833 Median Income $17,971 per capita
$191,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$30,833 median income, 15.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chuathbaluk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,833
59% below
$17,971 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
32% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
93% below
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
317% above
31.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
32.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Chuathbaluk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
68%
Rent
104%
Poverty
256%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
417%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chuathbaluk a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chuathbaluk residents earn a median household income of $30,833 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,971. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chuathbaluk is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

2.2% of adults in Chuathbaluk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chuathbaluk 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

Population89
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$30,833
Per Capita$17,971
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty31.8%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

B
Home Value$191,700
Rent$1,208
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units44
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking32.9%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation135 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Chuathbaluk was founded in 1975.
The median home in Chuathbaluk was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (307 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.