Emmonak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
945 Population 190/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $22,719 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,006 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $1,006/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Emmonak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,417
26% below
$22,719 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
59% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
13% below
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
46% above
37.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Emmonak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
41%
Rent
87%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Emmonak a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Emmonak residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,719. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emmonak is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 35.9% 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 1994.

Education

16.9% of adults in Emmonak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Emmonak has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population945
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density190/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$22,719
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent$1,006
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units379
Rent Burden35.9%

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking37.2%
Heart Disease10.4%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute7 min
Broadband73.2%

Did You Know?

Emmonak was founded in 1964.
The median home in Emmonak was built in 1994.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (483 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.