Kwethluk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
852 Population 84/sq mi density
$48,056 Median Income $13,853 per capita
$63,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,056 median income, 23.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,700 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kwethluk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,056
36% below
$13,853 per capita
Home Value
$63,700
77% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
23.0%
539% above
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
37.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Kwethluk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
23%
Rent
71%
Poverty
296%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
639%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kwethluk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kwethluk residents earn a median household income of $48,056 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,853. The unemployment rate stands at 23.0% (539% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kwethluk is $63,700 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $825/month, with 16.3% 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 1990.

Education

7.9% of adults in Kwethluk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kwethluk has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population852
Median Age24.2 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,056
Per Capita$13,853
Unemployment23.0%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,700
Rent$825
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units165
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking37.8%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation18 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kwethluk was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (384 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.