Russian Mission, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.8 /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
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, /mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
91% below
73.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
37.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Russian Mission a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population202
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$11,535
Unemployment
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
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
Broadband69.0%
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.