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Nelson Lagoon, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Aleutians East Borough County
Nelson Lagoon, AK
At a Glance
How Nelson Lagoon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson Lagoon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nelson Lagoon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nelson Lagoon residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,406. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelson Lagoon is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Nelson Lagoon 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
4.7% of adults in Nelson Lagoon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson Lagoon has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.