Port Lions, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
151 Population 30/sq mi density
$51,111 Median Income $39,464 per capita
$189,100 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,111 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Lions, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,111
32% below
$39,464 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
33% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
0.9%
97% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Port Lions Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
67%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Lions a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Lions residents earn a median household income of $51,111 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,464. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 475 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Lions is $189,100 , 33% 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 1968.

Education

0.9% of adults in Port Lions hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Lions has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population151
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,111
Per Capita$39,464
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units122
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain78.3 in/yr
Elevation132 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute8 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Port Lions was founded in 1966.
The median home in Port Lions was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (249 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.