Kake, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Petersburg Borough County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
598 Population 78/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $26,162 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $366,597 Zillow
$958 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $958/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kake, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,833
32% below
$26,162 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
44% below
Zillow: $366,597
Median Rent
$958/mo
18% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
267% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
26.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
56%
Rent
82%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
367%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 13.2% (267% 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.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population598
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$26,162
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$958
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$366,597
Housing Units254
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death7,077/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain110.2 in/yr
Elevation469 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Kake was founded in 1951.
The median home in Kake was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.