Klawock, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
744 Population 1,094/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $36,097 per capita
$249,000 Home Value $366,597 Zillow
$957 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 10.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$249,000 home value, $957/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Klawock, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,063
35% below
$36,097 per capita
Home Value
$249,000
12% below
Zillow: $366,597
Median Rent
$957/mo
18% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Klawock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
88%
Rent
82%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Klawock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Klawock residents earn a median household income of $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,097. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Klawock is $249,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,597. Median rent is $957/month, with 18.2% 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 1987.

Education

12.6% of adults in Klawock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Klawock has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population744
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$36,097
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$294M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,000
Rent$957
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$366,597
Housing Units382
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain89.2 in/yr
Elevation62 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute16 min
Broadband65.7%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Klawock was founded in 1868.
The median home in Klawock was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.