St. Michael, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
220 Population 10/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $13,303 per capita
28°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 29.5% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Michael, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$13,303 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
29.5%
719% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
34.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How St. Michael Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
819%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Michael a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Michael residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,303. The unemployment rate stands at 29.5% (719% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Education

3.8% of adults in St. Michael hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Michael has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age19.3 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$13,303
Unemployment29.5%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units83
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking34.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation101 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband97.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Michael was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (420 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.