At a Glance
Median Income
$48,594
$15,012 per capita
Home Value
$35,000
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$788/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
37.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quinhagak a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 20.0% (456% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,302
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$48,594
Per Capita$15,012
Unemployment20.0%
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%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking37.9%
Heart Disease10.4%
Premature Death18,066/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.