Shungnak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
211 Population 26/sq mi density
$76,667 Median Income $19,264 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $253,301 Zillow
26°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$76,667 median income, 29.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shungnak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,667
2% above
$19,264 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $253,301
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
29.0%
706% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
34.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F

How Shungnak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
806%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shungnak a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shungnak residents earn a median household income of $76,667 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,264. The unemployment rate stands at 29.0% (706% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% 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 Shungnak is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,301. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

0.0% of adults in Shungnak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shungnak has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$76,667
Per Capita$19,264
Unemployment29.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$253,301
Housing Units73
Rent Burden21.2%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking34.4%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp26°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
Elevation113 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Shungnak was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (299 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.