Manokotak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Dillingham Census Area County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
693 Population 9/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $22,737 per capita
$85,900 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $713/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Manokotak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$22,737 per capita
Home Value
$85,900
70% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
32.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Manokotak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
30%
Rent
61%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manokotak a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manokotak residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,737. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 152 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manokotak is $85,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $713/month, with 25.0% 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 1987.

Education

17.0% of adults in Manokotak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manokotak has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population693
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$22,737
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$324M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,900
Rent$713
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units243
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking32.1%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death20,904/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation65 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute7 min
Broadband65.3%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Manokotak was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (351 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.