At a Glance
Median Income
$59,250
$44,436 per capita
Median Rent
$725/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
471/100K
2,331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Gulkana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gulkana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gulkana a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gulkana residents earn a median household income of $59,250 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,436. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Gulkana reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,331/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Gulkana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gulkana has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C).
Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population73
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,250
Per Capita$44,436
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$725
Ownership31.9%
Zillow$342,998
Housing Units63
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent471/100K
Property2,331/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,609 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute13 min
Broadband47.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gulkana was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (166 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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