Kipnuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
488 Population 24/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $12,486 per capita
$33,100 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$556 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 28.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,100 home value, $556/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kipnuk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,417
26% below
$12,486 per capita
Home Value
$33,100
88% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$556/mo
52% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.2%
96% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
28.3%
686% above
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
37.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Kipnuk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
12%
Rent
48%
Poverty
255%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
786%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kipnuk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kipnuk residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,486. The unemployment rate stands at 28.3% (686% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kipnuk is $33,100 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $556/month, with 21.9% 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 1987.

Education

1.2% of adults in Kipnuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kipnuk 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

Population488
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$12,486
Unemployment28.3%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$33,100
Rent$556
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units159
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking37.8%
Heart Disease10.2%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband79.1%

Did You Know?

Kipnuk was founded in 1968.
The median home in Kipnuk was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (484 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.