Alaska
Yakutat is a small town in Alaska with a population of 506. Residents earn $80,625 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Yakutat receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Yakutat offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Yakutat is $80,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 6 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Yakutat is $185,000, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,276 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Yakutat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 140.4 inches, including 147.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 79.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.3% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,625 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,644 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,200 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,942 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 44 |
| County GDP | $42M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail | 4 |
| Commute Time | 5.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $185,000 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,276 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.9% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.3% |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.3% |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 140.4 inches |
| 269% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 147.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 100.4 sq mi (259.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.5636°N, 139.6062°W |
| County FIPS | 02282 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Total Area | 100.4 sq mi |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 5.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |