At a Glance
Median Income
$42,813
$13,672 per capita
Home Value
$37,300
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
26.1%
45.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
37.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Napaskiak a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 26.1% (625% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population563
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$42,813
Per Capita$13,672
Unemployment26.1%
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%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking37.4%
Heart Disease9.9%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
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.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.