Selawik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
403 Population 204/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $13,528 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$488 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
24°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $488/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Selawik, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,833
32% below
$13,528 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
74% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$488/mo
58% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
66.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
35.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
24°F

How Selawik Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
26%
Rent
42%
Poverty
256%
Bachelor's
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Selawik a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Selawik residents earn a median household income of $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,528. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Selawik is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $488/month, with 16.7% 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 1987.

Education

4.0% of adults in Selawik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 66.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Selawik has an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population403
Median Age19.4 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$13,528
Unemployment
Poverty31.8%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$488
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units160
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking35.1%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp24°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+66.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Selawik was founded in 1977.
The median home in Selawik was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (366 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.