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Koliganek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Dillingham Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
224 Population 13/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $15,989 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
1,821 Violent Crime/100K 1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Koliganek, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$15,989 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,821/100K
379% above
1,945/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
32.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Koliganek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
46%
Rent
82%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
381%
Crime
479%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Koliganek 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

Koliganek residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,989. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 152 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Koliganek is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $950/month, with 33.8% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Koliganek reports 1,821 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 379% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,945/100K.

Education

7.9% of adults in Koliganek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Koliganek has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population224
Median Age21.4 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$15,989
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$324M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$950
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units66
Rent Burden33.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,821/100K
Property1,945/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking32.6%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death20,904/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation245 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Koliganek was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (267 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.