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Gakona, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County
Gakona, AK
At a Glance
How Gakona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gakona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gakona a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gakona residents earn a median household income of $90,313 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,247. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gakona is $322,700 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,998. Median rent is $710/month, with 17.5% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Gakona reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,331/100K.
Education
33.8% of adults in Gakona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gakona has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.