Naknek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bristol Bay Borough County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
458 Population 6/sq mi density
$91,875 Median Income $66,026 per capita
$279,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,361 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,875 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$279,700 home value, $1,361/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Naknek, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,875
22% above
$66,026 per capita
Home Value
$279,700
1% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
17% above
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Naknek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
122%
Home Value
99%
Rent
117%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Naknek a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Naknek residents earn a median household income of $91,875 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,026. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Naknek is $279,700 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 14.3% 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 1979.

Education

22.9% of adults in Naknek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Naknek 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

Population458
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,875
Per Capita$66,026
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,361

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,700
Rent$1,361
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units418
Rent Burden14.3%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation80 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Naknek was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (290 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.