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Kaltag, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
Kaltag, AK
At a Glance
How Kaltag Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kaltag's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kaltag a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kaltag residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,121. The unemployment rate stands at 23.1% (542% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kaltag is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $813/month, with 12.3% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Kaltag 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
0.9% of adults in Kaltag hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kaltag has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.