Nanwalek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
208 Population 25/sq mi density
$68,250 Median Income $18,120 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $253,137 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,250 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Nanwalek, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,250
9% below
$18,120 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
50% below
Zillow: $253,137
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
27.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
50%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nanwalek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 9.3% (158% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population208
Median Age19.0 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,250
Per Capita$18,120
Unemployment9.3%
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%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
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
Broadband67.6%
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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.