What are the schools like in Alakanuk, AK?

Alakanuk is served primarily by Lower Yukon School District. The district operates several elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Alakanuk?

The median household income in Alakanuk, AK is $41,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 27.5%.

What is the weather like in Alakanuk, AK?

Weather data for Alakanuk is based on NOAA 30-year climate normals from the nearest reporting station.

Alakanuk, AK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alakanuk, AK affordable or expensive?

Alakanuk's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alakanuk is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,000 and the median rent is $836 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alakanuk, AK?

Crime rate data for Alakanuk is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Alakanuk, AK a Good Place to Live?

Alakanuk is a small town of 1,138 in Alaska, with a median household income of $41,875 and a 27.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Alakanuk stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alakanuk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alakanuk city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.7

Alakanuk's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alakanuk costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alakanuk, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$836	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Alakanuk is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Alakanuk is served primarily by Lower Yukon School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alakanuk, AK	National Avg
School District	Lower Yukon School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Climate data is sourced from NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020) from the nearest weather station.

Metric	Alakanuk, AK
Average High — January	N/A
Average High — July	N/A
Annual Precipitation	N/A
Annual Snowfall	N/A

Demographics

Metric	Alakanuk, AK	National Avg
Population	1,138	—
Median Age	21.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	27.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	5.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	42.4%	22.2%
65 and over	4.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Emmonak, AK 6 mi Nunam Iqua, AK 16 mi Kotlik, AK 41 mi Mountain Village, AK 53 mi St. Mary's, AK 63 mi

ZIP Codes in Alakanuk

Alakanuk, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99554

Alakanuk vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alakanuk, AK affordable or expensive?

Alakanuk's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alakanuk roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,000 and median rent is $836/month.

What is the crime rate in Alakanuk, AK?

Crime data for Alakanuk is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Alakanuk?

Public schools in Alakanuk are operated by Lower Yukon School District. The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 1.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alakanuk, AK a good place to live?

Alakanuk, AK has a population of 1,138, a median household income of $41,875, and an unemployment rate of 27.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alakanuk?

Climate data for Alakanuk is based on NOAA 30-year normals from the nearest weather station.

What ZIP codes are in Alakanuk?

Alakanuk, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99554.

What is the population of Alakanuk?

The population of Alakanuk, Alaska is 1,138 with a median age of 21.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alakanuk?

Key numbers for living in Alakanuk: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $85,000, median household income $41,875, schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alakanuk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.