At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$33,173 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
647/100K
4,157/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
28.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Nikolai Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nikolai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nikolai a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nikolai residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,173. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 Nikolai is $101,300 , 64% 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.
Safety & Crime
Nikolai reports 647 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,157/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Nikolai hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nikolai has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C).
Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$33,173
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units64
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent647/100K
Property4,157/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking28.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp30°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation425 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Nikolai was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (190 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
39.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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