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Gambell, AK
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Gambell, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Gambell a Good Place to Live?
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. The unemployment rate stands at 19.8% (450% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.
Safety & Crime
Gambell reports 1,249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 229% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,483/100K.
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.