At a Glance
Median Income
$49,844
$11,476 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
42.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
37.5% smoking rate
How Kotlik Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kotlik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kotlik 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
Kotlik residents earn a median household income of $49,844 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,476. The unemployment rate stands at 21.1% (486% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kotlik is $75,000 , 73% 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 1984.
Education
3.2% of adults in Kotlik hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kotlik has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,166
Median Age18.6 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,844
Per Capita$11,476
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty42.4%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units266
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity47.4%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking37.5%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death24,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband76.6%
Did You Know?
The median home in Kotlik was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (455 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.