Alaska
Kwethluk is a small town in Alaska with a population of 852. Residents earn $48,056 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kwethluk receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Kwethluk has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Kwethluk is $48,056, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 36.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Kwethluk is $63,700, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Kwethluk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches, including 64.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 38.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 62.0% |
| 363% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,056 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $13,853 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,054 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,363 |
| Unemployment | 10.9% |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.7% |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 303 |
| County GDP | $837M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,300 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.32% |
| Commute Time | 5.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $63,700 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,300 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.32% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.5% |
| Heart Disease | 10.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.9% |
| Asthma | 14.2% |
| COPD | 13.1% |
| Stroke | 6.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.7% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.7% |
| Physical Distress | 23.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 67.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.5% |
| Premature Death | 18,066/100K |
| Food Environment | 2.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Annual Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.7 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 64.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7933°N, 161.4310°W |
| County FIPS | 02050 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 55 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 5.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |