What are the schools like in Mertarvik, AK?

Mertarvik 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 Mertarvik?

The median household income in Mertarvik, AK is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Mertarvik, AK?

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

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

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

Mertarvik 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 Mertarvik, AK a Good Place to Live?

Mertarvik is a small town of 0 in Alaska, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Mertarvik's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mertarvik is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mertarvik city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mertarvik metro area.

Metric	Mertarvik, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Mertarvik'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

Mertarvik 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	Mertarvik, 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	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Mertarvik, AK	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newtok, AK 10 mi Tununak, AK 26 mi Nightmute, AK 27 mi Toksook Bay, AK 28 mi Chefornak, AK 46 mi

Mertarvik vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mertarvik, AK affordable or expensive?

Mertarvik has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Mertarvik, AK?

Mertarvik'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 Mertarvik?

Public schools in Mertarvik 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. N/A of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mertarvik, AK a good place to live?

Mertarvik, AK has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Mertarvik?

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

What is the population of Mertarvik?

The population of Mertarvik, Alaska is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mertarvik?

Key numbers for living in Mertarvik: median home N/A, median household income N/A, 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 Mertarvik side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.