Elim, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
278 Population 106/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $14,740 per capita
$117,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
23°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Elim, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,000
53% below
$14,740 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
58% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
95.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
35.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

How Elim Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elim a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elim residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,740. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elim is $117,300 , 58% 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 1981.

Education

10.8% of adults in Elim hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elim has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July.

Data Overview

People

Population278
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$14,740
Unemployment
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units80
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking35.3%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death18,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Elevation247 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Elim was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (425 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.