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Eek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
332 Population 535/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $18,577 per capita
$1,021 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Eek, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,375
34% below
$18,577 per capita
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
95% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
408% above
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
37.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Eek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Rent
88%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
508%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eek a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eek residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,577. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Eek reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.

Education

1.8% of adults in Eek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eek has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population332
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$18,577
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$1,021
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units124
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking37.7%
Heart Disease10.2%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation12 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Eek was founded in 1970.
The median home in Eek was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (412 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
455 declared natural disasters on record.