Gambell, AK

Alaska

Gambell is a small town in Alaska with a population of 464. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
464 Population 44/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $17,983 per capita
$77,300 Home Value
$900 Median Rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 19.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,300 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/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

464
Total Population
44
People / sq mi
27.6yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
10.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Gambell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only25.7%
67% below US avg
Spanish74.3%
454% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Gambell vs U.S. Average

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: Gambell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,983

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.8%
450% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.0%
110% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time3.6 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gambell is $77,300, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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

Owner-Occupied85.1%

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

Obesity43.3%
35% above US avg
Diabetes17.5%
Heart Disease10.0%
High Blood Pressure39.5%
Asthma13.7%
COPD11.8%
Stroke6.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity36.5%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress22.3%
Physical Distress21.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.1%
Checkup Rate65.2%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Gambell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation17 ft (5 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates63.7759°N, 171.7148°W
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+79.5%
School Test Score4.86
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density44/sq mi
Total Area10.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute3.6 min
Work from Home6.8%
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