Sleetmute, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Dillingham Census Area County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
61 Population 1/sq mi density
$27,917 Median Income $14,052 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
29°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$27,917 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sleetmute, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,917
63% below
$14,052 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
59% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
30.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
29°F

How Sleetmute Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
310%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sleetmute a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sleetmute residents earn a median household income of $27,917 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,052. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 152 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sleetmute is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

10.7% of adults in Sleetmute hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sleetmute has an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population61
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$27,917
Per Capita$14,052
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$324M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A
Home Value$115,600
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units45
Rent Burden21.2%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking30.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death20,904/100K

Climate

Avg Temp29°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
Elevation180 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband52.9%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sleetmute was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (237 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.