Whale Pass, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 3/sq mi density
$32,500 Median Income $19,689 per capita
$241,700 Home Value $366,597 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 20.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$241,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Whale Pass, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,500
57% below
$19,689 per capita
Home Value
$241,700
14% below
Zillow: $366,597
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
25% above
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Whale Pass Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
125%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whale Pass a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whale Pass residents earn a median household income of $32,500 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,689. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whale Pass is $241,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,597. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Education

42.0% of adults in Whale Pass hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whale Pass has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population64
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans22.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$19,689
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$294M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

C
Home Value$241,700
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$366,597
Housing Units95
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain82.3 in/yr
Elevation355 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Whale Pass was built in 2000.
81.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.