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Pelican, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
45 Population 82/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $28,627 per capita
$171,400 Home Value $472,854 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 2,641 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pelican, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$28,627 per capita
Home Value
$171,400
39% below
Zillow: $472,854
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
2,641/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
20% above
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
166 sunny days/yr

How Pelican Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
61%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pelican a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pelican residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,627. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 146 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pelican is $171,400 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,854. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Pelican reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,641/100K.

Education

40.5% of adults in Pelican hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pelican has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 164.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population45
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$28,627
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A
Home Value$171,400
Rent
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$472,854
Housing Units75
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property2,641/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,452/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain164.6 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation202 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute13 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pelican was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.