Shageluk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

36 Population 3/sq mi density

28°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Shageluk, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

36.4%

8% above

95.5% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

33.3% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

37.6%

17% above

31.5% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

28°F

How Shageluk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

269%

Bachelor's

108%

Unemployment

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

Is Shageluk a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.9 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

36.4% of adults in Shageluk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shageluk has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population36

Median Age37.6 yrs

Density3/mi²

Male / Female61% / 39%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$43,739

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty33.3%

County GDP$837M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership42.9%

Zillow$435,931

Housing Units33

Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity37.6%

Diabetes14.3%

Smoking31.5%

Heart Disease7.5%

Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp28°F

Rain21.5 in/yr

Elevation72 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+36.4%

High School+95.5%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Commute7 min

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed4 Mbps

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Shageluk was built in 1992.

The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (327 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

5.6% of the population has a disability.

455 declared natural disasters on record.