Gambell, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

3.0 /5.0
B Good
464 Population 44/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $17,983 per capita
$77,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 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

Gambell, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$17,983 per capita
Home Value
$77,300
73% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
79.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
36.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
25°F

How Gambell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
27%
Rent
77%
Poverty
210%
Bachelor's
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gambell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gambell residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,983. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gambell is $77,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $900/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 1980.

Education

4.5% of adults in Gambell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gambell has an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population464
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$17,983
Unemployment
Poverty26.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$900
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units143
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking36.7%
Heart Disease10.0%

Climate

Avg Temp25°F
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation17 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband69.6%

Did You Know?

The median home in Gambell was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (713 miles).
17.9% of the population has a disability.