What are the schools like in Aleknagik, AK?

Aleknagik is served primarily by Southwest Region School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Aleknagik?

The median household income in Aleknagik, AK is $85,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 30.4%.

What is the weather like in Aleknagik, AK?

Aleknagik has an average high temperature of 23.5°F in January and 64.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Aleknagik, AK affordable or expensive?

Aleknagik's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Aleknagik is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,500 and the median rent is $1,333 per month.

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

Aleknagik has a violent crime rate of 142.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Aleknagik, AK a Good Place to Live?

Aleknagik is a small town of 121 in Alaska, with a median household income of $85,000 and a 30.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Aleknagik stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Aleknagik 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: 97.8

Aleknagik's overall cost of living index is 97.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Aleknagik costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Aleknagik, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,333	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Aleknagik's violent crime rate is 142.4 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

142.4 /100k

Property Crime

0.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Aleknagik is served primarily by Southwest Region School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Aleknagik, AK	National Avg
School District	Southwest Region School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aleknagik sees average highs of 23.5°F in January and 64.6°F in July, with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation and 47.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Aleknagik, AK
Average High — January	23.5°F
Average High — July	64.6°F
Annual Precipitation	21.4"
Annual Snowfall	47.4"

Demographics

Metric	Aleknagik, AK	National Avg
Population	121	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	30.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	3.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dillingham, AK 16 mi Clark's Point, AK 32 mi Manokotak, AK 39 mi Ekwok, AK 42 mi Portage Creek, AK 44 mi

ZIP Codes in Aleknagik

Aleknagik, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99555

Aleknagik vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleknagik, AK affordable or expensive?

Aleknagik's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Aleknagik roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $1,333/month.

What is the crime rate in Aleknagik, AK?

Aleknagik's violent crime rate is 142.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 0.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Aleknagik?

Public schools in Aleknagik are operated by Southwest Region School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Aleknagik, AK a good place to live?

Aleknagik, AK has a population of 121, a median household income of $85,000, and an unemployment rate of 30.4%. 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 Aleknagik?

Aleknagik averages 23.5°F in January and 64.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches with about 47.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aleknagik?

Aleknagik, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99555.

What is the population of Aleknagik?

The population of Aleknagik, Alaska is 121 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aleknagik?

Key numbers for living in Aleknagik: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $85,000, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aleknagik side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.