Savoonga, AK

Alaska

Savoonga is a small town in Alaska with a population of 766. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
766 Population 130/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $18,839 per capita
$105,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,300 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,875
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $105,300
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.2%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment 14.4%
300% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 36.0%
190% higher than US avg

How Savoonga Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population766
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 5%

Economy

D
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$18,839
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty36.0%
Commute5 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.8%
Heart Disease9.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation137 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+74.5%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min

Is Savoonga a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Savoonga receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Savoonga has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Savoonga is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 36.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Savoonga is $105,300, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Savoonga has a population of 766 with a density of 130 people per square mile. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (94.9%), with 5.1% White.

Population

766
Total Population
130
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below US avg
5.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Savoonga vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only35.1%
55% below US avg
Spanish64.9%
384% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Savoonga vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Savoonga is $51,875, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes.

Income: Savoonga vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,875
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,839

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above US avg
Poverty Rate36.0%
190% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time5.2 min
Work from Home0.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Savoonga is $105,300, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,300
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedrooms$1,467
3 Bedrooms$1,941
4 Bedrooms$2,304

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.9%

Property Tax

In Savoonga, 43.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.8% report depression. 36.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Savoonga vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.2%
35% above US avg
Diabetes17.4%
Heart Disease9.8%
High Blood Pressure39.4%
Asthma13.7%
COPD11.8%
Stroke6.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity36.6%
Depression20.8%
Mental Distress22.2%
Physical Distress21.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.1%
Checkup Rate65.1%

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Savoonga vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation137 ft (42 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates63.6797°N, 170.4833°W
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
91% below US avg
High School+74.5%
School Test Score4.86
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density130/sq mi
Total Area5.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute5.2 min
Work from Home0.6%
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