Diomede, AK

Alaska

Diomede is a small town in Alaska with a population of 25.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
25 Population 10/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $7,448 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 100.0%
706% higher than US avg

How Diomede Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population25
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,448
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty100.0%
Commute3 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.6%
Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation902 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.0%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute3 min
Broadband12.0%

Is Diomede a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Diomede receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Diomede offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 100.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 3 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Diomede has a population of 25 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 27.9 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).

Population

25
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
27.9yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Diomede vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only64.3%
18% below US avg
Spanish35.7%
166% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Diomede vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Diomede is N/A. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 3 minutes.

Income: Diomede vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,448

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above US avg
Poverty Rate100.0%
706% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time2.5 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedrooms$1,467
3 Bedrooms$1,941
4 Bedrooms$2,304

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied33.3%

Property Tax

In Diomede, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.6% report depression. 31.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Diomede vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes14.8%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma12.5%
COPD9.6%
Stroke4.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity31.9%
Depression19.6%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress18.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate61.7%
Checkup Rate57.6%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Diomede vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates65.7539°N, 168.9226°W
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+50.0%
School Test Score4.86
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute2.5 min
Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%
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