Lower Kalskag is a small town of 261 in Alaska, with a median household income of $33,125
and a 27.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lower Kalskag 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 Lower Kalskag is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lower Kalskag 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
Lower Kalskag's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lower Kalskag costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lower Kalskag, AK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$475
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lower Kalskag'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
Lower Kalskag is served primarily by Kuspuk School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lower Kalskag, AK
National Avg
School District
Kuspuk School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lower Kalskag 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.
Lower Kalskag's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lower Kalskag roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,900 and median rent is $475/month.
Lower Kalskag'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 Lower Kalskag are operated by Kuspuk School District.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 4.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lower Kalskag, AK has a population of 261, a median household income of $33,125, and an unemployment rate of 27.8%.
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.
Lower Kalskag 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).
Lower Kalskag, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99626.
The population of Lower Kalskag, Alaska is 261 with a median age of 26.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lower Kalskag: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $172,900, median household income $33,125, 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 Lower Kalskag side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
