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Nunapitchuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
766 Population 110/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $13,746 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Nunapitchuk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$13,746 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
69% below
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
67.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
37.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Nunapitchuk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
275%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nunapitchuk a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nunapitchuk residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,746. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% 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 Nunapitchuk is $86,700 , 69% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Nunapitchuk 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

3.1% of adults in Nunapitchuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 67.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nunapitchuk has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population766
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$13,746
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units164
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking37.7%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+67.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute7 min
Broadband55.6%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Nunapitchuk was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (417 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
455 declared natural disasters on record.