Nightmute, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
67 Population 1/sq mi density
$61,071 Median Income $11,934 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
31°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,071 median income, 24.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nightmute, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,071
19% below
$11,934 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
24.0%
567% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
37.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Nightmute Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
4%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
667%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nightmute a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nightmute residents earn a median household income of $61,071 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,934. The unemployment rate stands at 24.0% (567% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nightmute is $9,999 , 96% 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 1977.

Education

0.0% of adults in Nightmute hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nightmute 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

Population67
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,071
Per Capita$11,934
Unemployment24.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units21
Rent Burden16.0%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking37.8%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband71.4%

Did You Know?

Nightmute was founded in 1974.
The median home in Nightmute was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (501 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.