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Kake, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Petersburg Borough County
Kake, AK
At a Glance
How Kake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kake residents earn a median household income of $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,162. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 170 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kake is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,597. Median rent is $958/month, with 23.8% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Kake reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,541/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Kake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.