Pitkas Point, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
221 Population 137/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $14,176 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
31°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pitkas Point, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$14,176 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
57% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
81.4% high school+
Obesity Rate
45.7%
42% above
36.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Pitkas Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
353%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pitkas Point a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pitkas Point residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,176. 43.8% 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 Pitkas Point is $120,800 , 57% 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 1984.

Education

0.0% of adults in Pitkas Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pitkas Point 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

Population221
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$14,176
Unemployment
Poverty43.8%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units60
Rent Burden16.0%

Health

Obesity45.7%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking36.9%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation400 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband94.0%

Did You Know?

The median home in Pitkas Point was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (439 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.