What are the schools like in Anvik, AK?

Anvik is served primarily by Iditarod Area School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Anvik?

The median household income in Anvik, AK is $58,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.8%.

What is the weather like in Anvik, AK?

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

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

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

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

Is Anvik, AK a Good Place to Live?

Anvik is a small town of 74 in Alaska, with a median household income of $58,750 and a 12.8% unemployment rate.

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

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Anvik metro area.

Metric	Anvik, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$43,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Anvik is served primarily by Iditarod Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Anvik, AK	National Avg
School District	Iditarod Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Anvik, AK	National Avg
Population	74	—
Median Age	24.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	5.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	1.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grayling, AK 19 mi Shageluk, AK 21 mi Holy Cross, AK 33 mi Russian Mission, AK 70 mi Flat, AK 71 mi

ZIP Codes in Anvik

Anvik, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99558

Anvik vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anvik, AK affordable or expensive?

Anvik has a median home value of $43,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,750.

What is the crime rate in Anvik, AK?

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

What are the schools like in Anvik?

Public schools in Anvik are operated by Iditarod Area School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Anvik, AK a good place to live?

Anvik, AK has a population of 74, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%. 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 Anvik?

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

What ZIP codes are in Anvik?

Anvik, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99558.

What is the population of Anvik?

The population of Anvik, Alaska is 74 with a median age of 24.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Anvik?

Key numbers for living in Anvik: median home $43,800, median household income $58,750, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anvik side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.