Koyuk, AK

Koyuk, AK

At a Glance

How Koyuk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Koyuk a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Koyuk residents earn a median household income of $34,250 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,647. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Koyuk is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $931/month, with 29.2% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Koyuk reports 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 292% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,348/100K.

Education

5.0% of adults in Koyuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Koyuk has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

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