What are the schools like in Mekoryuk, AK?

Mekoryuk 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 Mekoryuk?

The median household income in Mekoryuk, AK is $30,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.7%.

What is the weather like in Mekoryuk, AK?

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

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

Q: Is Mekoryuk, AK affordable or expensive?

Mekoryuk's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mekoryuk is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,300 and the median rent is $563 per month.

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

Mekoryuk 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 Mekoryuk, AK a Good Place to Live?

Mekoryuk is a small town of 315 in Alaska, with a median household income of $30,417 and a 15.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

All Mekoryuk 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: 89.8

Mekoryuk's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mekoryuk costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mekoryuk, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$30,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Mekoryuk'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

Mekoryuk 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	Mekoryuk, 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	3.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Mekoryuk, AK	National Avg
Population	315	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	3.7 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	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Toksook Bay, AK 41 mi Tununak, AK 42 mi Nightmute, AK 49 mi Mertarvik, AK 67 mi Newtok, AK 67 mi

ZIP Codes in Mekoryuk

Mekoryuk, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99630

Mekoryuk vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mekoryuk, AK affordable or expensive?

Mekoryuk's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mekoryuk roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,300 and median rent is $563/month.

What is the crime rate in Mekoryuk, AK?

Mekoryuk'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 Mekoryuk?

Public schools in Mekoryuk 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. 3.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mekoryuk, AK a good place to live?

Mekoryuk, AK has a population of 315, a median household income of $30,417, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%. 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 Mekoryuk?

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

What ZIP codes are in Mekoryuk?

Mekoryuk, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99630.

What is the population of Mekoryuk?

The population of Mekoryuk, Alaska is 315 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mekoryuk?

Key numbers for living in Mekoryuk: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $89,300, median household income $30,417, 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 Mekoryuk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.