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Russian Mission, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
202 Population 38/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $11,535 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
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
1.6 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 27.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Russian Mission, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,125
36% below
$11,535 per capita
Home Value
$78,300
72% below
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
91% below
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
27.8%
672% above
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
37.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Russian Mission Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
772%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Russian Mission 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

Russian Mission residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,535. The unemployment rate stands at 27.8% (672% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% 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 Russian Mission is $78,300 , 72% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Russian Mission 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

3.0% of adults in Russian Mission hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Russian Mission 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

Population202
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$11,535
Unemployment27.8%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,300
Rent
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units17
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking37.2%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation93 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Russian Mission was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (377 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
455 declared natural disasters on record.