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Kwigillingok, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
461 Population 19/sq mi density
$68,438 Median Income $15,672 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$568 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$68,438 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kwigillingok, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,438
9% below
$15,672 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
39% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$568/mo
51% below
11.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
38.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Kwigillingok Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
61%
Rent
49%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
339%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kwigillingok a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kwigillingok residents earn a median household income of $68,438 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,672. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% 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 Kwigillingok is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $568/month, with 11.1% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Kwigillingok reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.

Education

5.2% of adults in Kwigillingok hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kwigillingok has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population461
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,438
Per Capita$15,672
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent$568
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units141
Rent Burden11.1%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking38.1%
Heart Disease10.3%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation10 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kwigillingok was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (456 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
455 declared natural disasters on record.