Median Income
$28,750
62% lower than US avg
Home Value
$92,700
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
1.0%
97% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$605
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment
9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.3%
40% higher than US avg
How Mekoryuk Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population290
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$19,934
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$181M
Commute4 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,700
Rent$605
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity42.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease10.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation50 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.0%
High School+85.0%
School Score4.86
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Is Mekoryuk a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mekoryuk receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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. Mekoryuk has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mekoryuk is $28,750, 62% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 4 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mekoryuk is $92,700, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $605 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
1.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Mekoryuk has a population of 290 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 50.1 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (98.3%), with 1.7% White.
Population
50.1yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 31.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Spanish | 68.6% |
| 412% above US avg |
The median household income in Mekoryuk is $28,750, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 4 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,750 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $19,934 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $748 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $27,423 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| 164% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 121 |
| County GDP | $181M |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 3.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
The median home value in Mekoryuk is $92,700, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $605 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $92,700 |
| 67% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $605 |
| 48% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Mekoryuk, 42.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 39.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mekoryuk vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 17.6% |
| Heart Disease | 10.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.8% |
| Asthma | 14.3% |
| COPD | 13.1% |
| Stroke | 6.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.6% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 23.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 64.7% |
| Premature Death | 24,556/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
Crime Rates: Mekoryuk vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3703°N, 166.2677°W |
| County FIPS | 02158 |