Kivalina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
813 Population 499/sq mi density
$70,278 Median Income $17,416 per capita
$119,600 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$70,278 median income, 23.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kivalina, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,278
6% below
$17,416 per capita
Home Value
$119,600
58% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
23.9%
564% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
34.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

How Kivalina Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
42%
Rent
88%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
664%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kivalina a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kivalina residents earn a median household income of $70,278 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,416. The unemployment rate stands at 23.9% (564% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kivalina is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 21.1% 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 1982.

Education

2.3% of adults in Kivalina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kivalina has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population813
Median Age20.7 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,278
Per Capita$17,416
Unemployment23.9%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,600
Rent$1,028
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units164
Rent Burden21.1%

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking34.8%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death18,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kivalina was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (504 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.