Koyuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
306 Population 60/sq mi density
$34,250 Median Income $15,647 per capita
$97,200 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,250 median income, 29.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Koyuk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,250
54% below
$15,647 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
66% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$931/mo
20% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
29.3%
714% above
39.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
36.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

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)

Income
46%
Home Value
34%
Rent
80%
Poverty
316%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
814%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Koyuk 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

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 29.3% (714% 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.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$34,250
Per Capita$15,647
Unemployment29.3%
Poverty39.2%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$931
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units115
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking36.3%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Elevation69 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband81.4%

Did You Know?

The median home in Koyuk was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (389 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.