Yakutat, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Yakutat City and Borough County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
506 Population 5/sq mi density
$80,625 Median Income $50,644 per capita
$185,000 Home Value $325,402 Zillow
$1,276 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,000 home value, $1,276/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Yakutat, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,625
7% above
$50,644 per capita
Home Value
$185,000
34% below
Zillow: $325,402
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
10% above
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Yakutat Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
66%
Rent
110%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yakutat a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yakutat residents earn a median household income of $80,625 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,644. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yakutat is $185,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,402. Median rent is $1,276/month, with 14.3% 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 1980.

Education

14.8% of adults in Yakutat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Yakutat has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 140.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population506
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans18.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$50,644
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$42M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,000
Rent$1,276
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$325,402
Housing Units343
Rent Burden14.3%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain140.4 in/yr
Elevation103 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed12 Mbps

Did You Know?

The median home in Yakutat was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (198 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.294 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.