At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$18,577 per capita
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
28.8%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
37.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 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 28.8% (700% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population332
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$18,577
Unemployment28.8%
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%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking37.7%
Heart Disease10.2%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
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
Broadband75.0%
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.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.