What are the schools like in Koyuk, AK?

Koyuk is served primarily by Bering Strait School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Koyuk?

The median household income in Koyuk, AK is $35,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.7%.

What is the weather like in Koyuk, AK?

Koyuk has an average high temperature of 3.8°F in January and 62.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Koyuk, AK affordable or expensive?

Koyuk's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Koyuk is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,900 and the median rent is $744 per month.

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

Koyuk has a violent crime rate of 299.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 259.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Koyuk, AK a Good Place to Live?

Koyuk is a small town of 300 in Alaska, with a median household income of $35,313 and a 16.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Koyuk stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Koyuk 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: 91.7

Koyuk's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Koyuk costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Koyuk, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$744	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Koyuk's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.9 /100k

Property Crime

259.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Koyuk is served primarily by Bering Strait School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Koyuk, AK	National Avg
School District	Bering Strait School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Koyuk sees average highs of 3.8°F in January and 62.0°F in July, with 14.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Koyuk, AK
Average High — January	3.8°F
Average High — July	62.0°F
Annual Precipitation	14.0"
Annual Snowfall	N/A

Demographics

Metric	Koyuk, AK	National Avg
Population	300	—
Median Age	26.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	4.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	1.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Elim, AK 40 mi Shaktoolik, AK 41 mi Golovin, AK 61 mi White Mountain, AK 69 mi Buckland, AK 72 mi

ZIP Codes in Koyuk

Koyuk, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99753

Koyuk vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koyuk, AK affordable or expensive?

Koyuk's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Koyuk roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,900 and median rent is $744/month.

What is the crime rate in Koyuk, AK?

Koyuk's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 259.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Koyuk?

Public schools in Koyuk are operated by Bering Strait School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 5.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Koyuk, AK a good place to live?

Koyuk, AK has a population of 300, a median household income of $35,313, and an unemployment rate of 16.7%. 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 Koyuk?

Koyuk averages 3.8°F in January and 62.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Koyuk?

Koyuk, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99753.

What is the population of Koyuk?

The population of Koyuk, Alaska is 300 with a median age of 26.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Koyuk?

Key numbers for living in Koyuk: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $83,900, median household income $35,313, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Koyuk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.