Pilot Point, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Lake and Peninsula Borough County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
54 Population 2/sq mi density
$98,125 Median Income $33,591 per capita
$1,000 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$98,125 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pilot Point, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,125
31% above
$33,591 per capita
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Pilot Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
131%
Rent
86%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pilot Point a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pilot Point residents earn a median household income of $98,125 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,591. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Education

9.4% of adults in Pilot Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pilot Point has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$98,125
Per Capita$33,591
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$142M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,000
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units72
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death20,073/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband61.9%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Pilot Point was founded in 1992.
The median home in Pilot Point was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (370 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.