Hooper Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,008 Population 134/sq mi density
$47,000 Median Income $23,576 per capita
$725 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
30°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$47,000 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hooper Bay, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,000
37% below
$23,576 per capita
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
15.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
46% above
37.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F

How Hooper Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Rent
62%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hooper Bay a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hooper Bay residents earn a median household income of $47,000 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,576. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments.

Education

3.1% of adults in Hooper Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hooper Bay has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,008
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,000
Per Capita$23,576
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$725
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units182
Rent Burden15.5%

Health

Obesity47.0%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking37.1%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp30°F
Rain24.7 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband87.8%

Did You Know?

The median home in Hooper Bay was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (533 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.