Port Heiden, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Lake and Peninsula Borough County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
73 Population 2/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $13,658 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Heiden, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,917
10% below
$13,658 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
26.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Port Heiden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Heiden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Heiden residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,658. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% 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.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Heiden is $137,500 , 51% 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.

Education

0.0% of adults in Port Heiden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Heiden has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population73
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$13,658
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$142M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units55
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death20,073/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation65 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Port Heiden was founded in 1972.
The median home in Port Heiden was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (421 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.