At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$28,387 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $242,693
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
19.2% smoking rate
How Nikolaevsk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nikolaevsk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nikolaevsk a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nikolaevsk residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,387. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nikolaevsk is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,693. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
31.6% of adults in Nikolaevsk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nikolaevsk has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population202
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$28,387
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$242,693
Housing Units153
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation756 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Nikolaevsk was founded in 1968.
The median home in Nikolaevsk was built in 1999.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (108 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.