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Goodnews Bay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
Goodnews Bay, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Goodnews Bay a Good Place to Live?
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 3.8% (6% 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.
Safety & Crime
Goodnews Bay reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.