What are the schools like in Kotlik, AK?

Kotlik 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 Kotlik?

The median household income in Kotlik, AK is $42,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 22.4%.

What is the weather like in Kotlik, AK?

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

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

Q: Is Kotlik, AK affordable or expensive?

Kotlik's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kotlik is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $51,100 and the median rent is $644 per month.

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

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

Is Kotlik, AK a Good Place to Live?

Kotlik is a small town of 1,272 in Alaska, with a median household income of $42,344 and a 22.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

All Kotlik 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: 88.1

Kotlik's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kotlik costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kotlik, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$51,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$644	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Kotlik 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	Kotlik, 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	1.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Kotlik, AK	National Avg
Population	1,272	—
Median Age	18.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	22.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	5.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	48.4%	22.2%
65 and over	3.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Emmonak, AK 35 mi Alakanuk, AK 41 mi Stebbins, AK 50 mi St. Michael, AK 53 mi Nunam Iqua, AK 56 mi

ZIP Codes in Kotlik

Kotlik, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99620

Kotlik vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kotlik, AK affordable or expensive?

Kotlik's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kotlik roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $51,100 and median rent is $644/month.

What is the crime rate in Kotlik, AK?

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

What are the schools like in Kotlik?

Public schools in Kotlik 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. 1.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kotlik, AK a good place to live?

Kotlik, AK has a population of 1,272, a median household income of $42,344, and an unemployment rate of 22.4%. 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 Kotlik?

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

What ZIP codes are in Kotlik?

Kotlik, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99620.

What is the population of Kotlik?

The population of Kotlik, Alaska is 1,272 with a median age of 18.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kotlik?

Key numbers for living in Kotlik: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $51,100, median household income $42,344, schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kotlik side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.