Pilot Station, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
558 Population 347/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $13,985 per capita
$24,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 23.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pilot Station, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,125
43% below
$13,985 per capita
Home Value
$24,000
91% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
95% below
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
23.6%
556% above
35.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
37.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Pilot Station Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
9%
Poverty
289%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
656%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pilot Station a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pilot Station residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,985. The unemployment rate stands at 23.6% (556% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pilot Station is $24,000 , 91% 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 1985.

Education

1.6% of adults in Pilot Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pilot Station has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population558
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$13,985
Unemployment23.6%
Poverty35.8%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$24,000
Rent
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units93
Rent Burden16.0%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking37.2%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation213 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Broadband72.7%

Did You Know?

The median home in Pilot Station was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (426 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.