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Selawik, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
Selawik, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Selawik a Good Place to Live?
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. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.
Safety & Crime
Selawik reports 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 292% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,348/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.