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Kongiganak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
262 Population 20/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $9,709 per capita
$221,400 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$221,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kongiganak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,333
9% below
$9,709 per capita
Home Value
$221,400
21% below
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
38.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
79%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kongiganak 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

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 4.9% (36% 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.

Safety & Crime

Kongiganak reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.

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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population262
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$9,709
Unemployment4.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking38.0%
Heart Disease10.4%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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
Broadband46.0%
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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
455 declared natural disasters on record.