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South Naknek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bristol Bay Borough County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
66 Population 1/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $35,259 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
1,821 Violent Crime/100K 1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $1,083/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

South Naknek, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$35,259 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
63% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,821/100K
379% above
1,945/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 sunny days/yr

How South Naknek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
37%
Rent
93%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
479%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Naknek 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

South Naknek residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,259. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Naknek is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 25.0% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

South Naknek reports 1,821 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 379% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,945/100K.

Education

4.7% of adults in South Naknek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Naknek has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$35,259
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,361

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$1,083
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units125
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,821/100K
Property1,945/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation171 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute10 min
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in South Naknek was built in 1976.
26.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (297 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.