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Napaskiak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
563 Population 198/sq mi density
$42,813 Median Income $13,672 per capita
$37,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$42,813 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,300 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Napaskiak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,813
43% below
$13,672 per capita
Home Value
$37,300
87% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
14.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
45.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
37.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Napaskiak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
13%
Rent
97%
Poverty
364%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
336%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Napaskiak a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Napaskiak residents earn a median household income of $42,813 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,672. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.1% 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 Napaskiak is $37,300 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 14.4% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Napaskiak reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.

Education

4.6% of adults in Napaskiak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Napaskiak has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population563
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,813
Per Capita$13,672
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty45.1%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,300
Rent$1,125
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units163
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking37.4%
Heart Disease9.9%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation14 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Napaskiak was founded in 1971.
The median home in Napaskiak was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (395 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
455 declared natural disasters on record.