Kasigluk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
692 Population 59/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $12,276 per capita
$61,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 23.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,500 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kasigluk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$12,276 per capita
Home Value
$61,500
78% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
23.4%
550% above
35.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
37.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Kasigluk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
22%
Rent
59%
Poverty
286%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
650%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kasigluk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kasigluk residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,276. The unemployment rate stands at 23.4% (550% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kasigluk is $61,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $683/month, with 12.5% 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 1983.

Education

5.8% of adults in Kasigluk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kasigluk has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population692
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$12,276
Unemployment23.4%
Poverty35.5%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,500
Rent$683
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units87
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking37.6%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation37 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kasigluk was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (420 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.