At a Glance
Median Income
$68,333
$9,709 per capita
Home Value
$221,400
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
38.0% smoking rate
How Kongiganak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kongiganak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kongiganak 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
Kongiganak residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $9,709. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kongiganak is $221,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
2.3% of adults in Kongiganak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kongiganak has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$9,709
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,400
Rent
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units74
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking38.0%
Heart Disease10.4%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation34 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Kongiganak was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (443 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.