Koyukuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
44 Population 8/sq mi density
$28,250 Median Income $22,730 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
26°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$28,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Koyukuk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,250
62% below
$22,730 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
29.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F

How Koyukuk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Koyukuk a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Koyukuk residents earn a median household income of $28,250 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,730. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Koyukuk is $110,000 , 61% 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 1983.

Education

22.5% of adults in Koyukuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Koyukuk has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population44
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$28,250
Per Capita$22,730
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A
Home Value$110,000
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units68
Rent Burden21.2%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking29.2%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp26°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
Elevation322 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband65.7%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Koyukuk was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (289 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
47.7% of the population has a disability.