King Cove, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Aleutians East Borough County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,204 Population 49/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $43,941 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $909/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

King Cove, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,125
4% above
$43,941 per capita
Home Value
$110,900
61% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How King Cove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
39%
Rent
78%
Poverty
171%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is King Cove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

King Cove residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,941. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in King Cove is $110,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $909/month, with 22.2% 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

10.9% of adults in King Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

King Cove has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,204
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born25.7%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$43,941
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$289M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$909
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units395
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death4,200/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain42.7 in/yr
Elevation1,107 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+0.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute5 min
Broadband50.7%
Internet Speed2 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in King Cove was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (614 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
25.7% of residents are foreign-born.