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Quinhagak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,302 Population 306/sq mi density
$48,594 Median Income $15,012 per capita
$35,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$48,594 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Quinhagak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,594
35% below
$15,012 per capita
Home Value
$35,000
88% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
37.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Quinhagak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
12%
Rent
68%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
286%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quinhagak a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quinhagak residents earn a median household income of $48,594 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,012. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Quinhagak is $35,000 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $788/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Quinhagak reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.

Education

2.6% of adults in Quinhagak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quinhagak has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population1,302
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,594
Per Capita$15,012
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$35,000
Rent$788
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units259
Rent Burden14.7%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking37.9%
Heart Disease10.4%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation22 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Quinhagak was founded in 1975.
The median home in Quinhagak was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (416 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
455 declared natural disasters on record.