Mekoryuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
290 Population 41/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $19,934 per capita
$92,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$605 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
30°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 15.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$92,700 home value, $605/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mekoryuk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,750
62% below
$19,934 per capita
Home Value
$92,700
67% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$605/mo
48% below
15.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.0%
97% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.1%
319% above
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
37.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F

How Mekoryuk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
33%
Rent
52%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
419%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mekoryuk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mekoryuk residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,934. The unemployment rate stands at 15.1% (319% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mekoryuk is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $605/month, with 15.2% 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 1984.

Education

1.0% of adults in Mekoryuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mekoryuk has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population290
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$19,934
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,700
Rent$605
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units142
Rent Burden15.2%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking37.6%
Heart Disease10.2%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp30°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation50 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband64.5%

Did You Know?

The median home in Mekoryuk was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (550 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.