Median Income
$48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value
$77,300
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment
19.8%
450% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
26.0%
110% higher than US avg
How Gambell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population464
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Economy
D
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$17,983
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty26.0%
Commute4 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity43.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease10.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+79.5%
School Score4.86
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Is Gambell a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gambell receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Gambell has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gambell is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 4 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gambell is $77,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Gambell has a population of 464 with a density of 44 people per square mile. The median age is 27.6 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (97.6%), with 2.4% White.
Population
27.6yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 25.7% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Spanish | 74.3% |
| 454% above US avg |
The median household income in Gambell is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 4 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $17,983 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.8% |
| 450% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 26.0% |
| 110% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 3.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
The median home value in Gambell is $77,300, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,300 |
| 73% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Gambell, 43.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.9% report depression. 36.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Gambell vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 43.3% |
| 35% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 17.5% |
| Heart Disease | 10.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 11.8% |
| Stroke | 6.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.5% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 21.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 79.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 65.2% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Gambell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.7759°N, 171.7148°W |