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Mekoryuk, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County
Mekoryuk, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Mekoryuk a Good Place to Live?
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 9.5% (164% 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.
Safety & Crime
Mekoryuk reports 1,249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 229% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,483/100K.
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. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.