Klukwan, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Skagway Municipality County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
89 Population 71/sq mi density
$24,375 Median Income $22,984 per capita
$66,000 Home Value $325,402 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,375 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $550/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Klukwan, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,375
68% below
$22,984 per capita
Home Value
$66,000
77% below
Zillow: $325,402
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
339% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Klukwan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
32%
Home Value
23%
Rent
47%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
439%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Klukwan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Klukwan residents earn a median household income of $24,375 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,984. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 113 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Klukwan is $66,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,402. Median rent is $550/month, with 33.0% 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 1980.

Education

14.5% of adults in Klukwan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Klukwan has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population89
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans18.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$24,375
Per Capita$22,984
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$128M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$550
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$325,402
Housing Units54
Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation215 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Klukwan was built in 1980.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.355 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.0% of the population has a disability.