At a Glance
Median Income
$29,167
$11,144 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
53.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
37.4% smoking rate
How Goodnews Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goodnews Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goodnews Bay a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goodnews Bay residents earn a median household income of $29,167 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,144. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goodnews Bay is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
0.0% of adults in Goodnews Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goodnews Bay has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$29,167
Per Capita$11,144
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty53.8%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units38
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking37.4%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation181 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Goodnews Bay was founded in 1970.
The median home in Goodnews Bay was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (422 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.