What are the schools like in Kipnuk, AK?

Kipnuk is served primarily by Lower Kuskokwim School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Kipnuk?

The median household income in Kipnuk, AK is $43,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 26.3%.

What is the weather like in Kipnuk, AK?

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

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

Q: Is Kipnuk, AK affordable or expensive?

Kipnuk's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kipnuk is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $43,300 and the median rent is $425 per month.

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

Kipnuk has a violent crime rate of 565.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 766.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kipnuk, AK a Good Place to Live?

Kipnuk is a small town of 572 in Alaska, with a median household income of $43,750 and a 26.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Kipnuk 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 Kipnuk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kipnuk 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: 84.0

Kipnuk's overall cost of living index is 84.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kipnuk costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kipnuk, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$43,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$425	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Kipnuk's violent crime rate is 565.6 per 100,000 residents — 49% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

565.6 /100k

Property Crime

766.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kipnuk is served primarily by Lower Kuskokwim School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kipnuk, AK	National Avg
School District	Lower Kuskokwim School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Kipnuk, AK	National Avg
Population	572	—
Median Age	25.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	26.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	6.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	40.4%	22.2%
65 and over	7.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chefornak, AK 16 mi Kwigillingok, AK 31 mi Kongiganak, AK 42 mi Nightmute, AK 45 mi Toksook Bay, AK 54 mi

ZIP Codes in Kipnuk

Kipnuk, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99614

Kipnuk vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kipnuk, AK affordable or expensive?

Kipnuk's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kipnuk roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $43,300 and median rent is $425/month.

What is the crime rate in Kipnuk, AK?

Kipnuk's violent crime rate is 565.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 766.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kipnuk?

Public schools in Kipnuk are operated by Lower Kuskokwim School District. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 2.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kipnuk, AK a good place to live?

Kipnuk, AK has a population of 572, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 26.3%. 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 Kipnuk?

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

What ZIP codes are in Kipnuk?

Kipnuk, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99614.

What is the population of Kipnuk?

The population of Kipnuk, Alaska is 572 with a median age of 25.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kipnuk?

Key numbers for living in Kipnuk: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $43,300, median household income $43,750, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kipnuk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.