Karluk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

26 Population 0/sq mi density

35°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Karluk, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

23.1%

31% below

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

21.1%

486% above

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

40.5%

26% above

Avg Temperature

35°F

How Karluk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

69%

Unemployment

586%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Karluk a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

23.1% of adults in Karluk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Karluk has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26

Median Age30.5 yrs

Density0/mi²

Male / Female62% / 39%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$28,004

Unemployment21.1%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$989M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$435,931

Housing Units27

Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity40.5%

Premature Death8,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp35°F

Rain32.1 in/yr

Elevation1,534 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+23.1%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Broadband0.0%

Internet Speed62 Mbps

Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Karluk was built in 1984.

The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (291 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

26.9% of the population has a disability.