Kiana, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
471 Population 2,479/sq mi density
$66,719 Median Income $21,575 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
24°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$66,719 median income, 28.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $925/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kiana, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,719
11% below
$21,575 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
59% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
28.8%
700% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
34.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
24°F

How Kiana Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
41%
Rent
80%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
800%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kiana a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kiana residents earn a median household income of $66,719 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,575. The unemployment rate stands at 28.8% (700% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% 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 Kiana is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $925/month, with 22.5% 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 1985.

Education

12.1% of adults in Kiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kiana has an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population471
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density2,479/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$66,719
Per Capita$21,575
Unemployment28.8%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$925
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units135
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking34.7%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp24°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation128 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kiana was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (384 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.