Scammon Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
491 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $11,190 per capita
29°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 25.9% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Scammon Bay, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$11,190 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
25.9%
619% above
40.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
37.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
29°F

How Scammon Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Poverty
330%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
719%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scammon Bay a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scammon Bay residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,190. The unemployment rate stands at 25.9% (619% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments.

Education

7.5% of adults in Scammon Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scammon Bay has an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population491
Median Age18.3 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$11,190
Unemployment25.9%
Poverty40.9%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units137
Rent Burden16.0%

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking37.5%
Heart Disease10.1%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp29°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation38 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband89.9%

Did You Know?

The median home in Scammon Bay was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (515 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.