Napakiak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
595 Population 315/sq mi density
$26,563 Median Income $10,500 per capita
$31,900 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,702 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$26,563 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,900 home value, $1,702/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Napakiak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,563
65% below
$10,500 per capita
Home Value
$31,900
89% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,702/mo
46% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
94% below
80.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
37.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Napakiak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
11%
Rent
146%
Poverty
436%
Bachelor's
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Napakiak a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Napakiak residents earn a median household income of $26,563 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,500. 54.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Napakiak is $31,900 , 89% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,702/month, with 51.0% 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 1985.

Education

2.1% of adults in Napakiak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Napakiak has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population595
Median Age22.2 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$26,563
Per Capita$10,500
Unemployment
Poverty54.1%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$31,900
Rent$1,702
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units197
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking37.6%
Heart Disease10.1%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation14 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Napakiak was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (403 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.