Upper Kalskag, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
232 Population 64/sq mi density
$49,167 Median Income $15,816 per capita
$219,400 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 29.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$219,400 home value, $1,025/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Upper Kalskag, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,167
35% below
$15,816 per capita
Home Value
$219,400
22% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
29.1%
708% above
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
33.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Upper Kalskag Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
78%
Rent
88%
Poverty
222%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
808%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Upper Kalskag 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

Upper Kalskag residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,816. The unemployment rate stands at 29.1% (708% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Upper Kalskag is $219,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 14.6% 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 1992.

Education

7.2% of adults in Upper Kalskag hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Upper Kalskag has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population232
Median Age19.6 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$15,816
Unemployment29.1%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Housing

A
Home Value$219,400
Rent$1,025
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units96
Rent Burden14.6%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking33.0%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death18,066/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation62 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed4 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Upper Kalskag was founded in 1975.
The median home in Upper Kalskag was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (343 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
455 declared natural disasters on record.