Kwigillingok is a small town of 589 in Alaska, with a median household income of $61,500
and a 20.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kwigillingok 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 Kwigillingok is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kwigillingok 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: 91.2
Kwigillingok's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kwigillingok costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kwigillingok, AK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$568
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Kwigillingok'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
Kwigillingok 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
Kwigillingok, AK
National Avg
School District
Lower Kuskokwim School District
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Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kwigillingok sees average highs of 12.7°F in January
and 63.6°F in July,
with 19.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.0 inches of snow per year.
Kwigillingok's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kwigillingok roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,700 and median rent is $568/month.
Kwigillingok'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.
Public schools in Kwigillingok 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. 3.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kwigillingok, AK has a population of 589, a median household income of $61,500, and an unemployment rate of 20.4%.
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.
Kwigillingok averages 12.7°F in January and 63.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.7 inches
with about 64.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kwigillingok, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99622.
The population of Kwigillingok, Alaska is 589 with a median age of 24.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kwigillingok: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $116,700, median household income $61,500, 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 Kwigillingok side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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