At a Glance
Median Income
$68,250
$18,120 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $253,137
Violent Crime
595/100K
4,481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
27.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
233 sunny days/yr
How Nanwalek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nanwalek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nanwalek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nanwalek residents earn a median household income of $68,250 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,120. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nanwalek is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,137. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Nanwalek reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,481/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Nanwalek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nanwalek has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population208
Median Age19.0 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,250
Per Capita$18,120
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$253,137
Housing Units57
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent595/100K
Property4,481/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation202 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute7 min
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Nanwalek was built in 1985.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (143 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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