At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$13,892 per capita
Home Value
$207,500
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.8%
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
33.1% smoking rate
How Lower Kalskag Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lower Kalskag's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lower Kalskag a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lower Kalskag residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,892. The unemployment rate stands at 19.8% (450% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% 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 Lower Kalskag is $207,500 , 26% 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 1988.
Education
3.8% of adults in Lower Kalskag hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lower Kalskag 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
Population234
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$13,892
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
B
Home Value$207,500
Rent
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units78
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking33.1%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation60 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute7 min
Broadband54.1%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Lower Kalskag was founded in 1969.
The median home in Lower Kalskag was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (344 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.