Alaska
Koliganek is a small town in Alaska with a population of 224. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Koliganek receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Koliganek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Koliganek is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.7%, unemployment is notably high. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Koliganek is $129,200, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Koliganek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches, including 47.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 72.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.2% |
| 103% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,250 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $15,989 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,299 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,210 |
| Unemployment | 13.7% |
| 281% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 152 |
| County GDP | $324M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,000 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.87% |
| Commute Time | 5.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $129,200 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,000 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.87% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.4% |
| Heart Disease | 9.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 5.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.1% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 20.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 63.4% |
| Premature Death | 20,904/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.4 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 245 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6967°N, 157.2248°W |
| County FIPS | 02070 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 57.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 5.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |