New Stuyahok is a small town of 603 in Alaska, with a median household income of $52,083
and a 14.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Stuyahok 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 New Stuyahok is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Stuyahok 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: 93.8
New Stuyahok's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Stuyahok costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Stuyahok, AK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Stuyahok's violent crime rate is 142.4 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.4 /100k
Property Crime
0.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Stuyahok is served primarily by Southwest Region School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Stuyahok, AK
National Avg
School District
Southwest Region School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Stuyahok sees average highs of 23.5°F in January
and 64.6°F in July,
with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.4 inches of snow per year.
New Stuyahok's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Stuyahok roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,000 and median rent is $900/month.
New Stuyahok's violent crime rate is 142.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 0.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Stuyahok are operated by Southwest Region School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Stuyahok, AK has a population of 603, a median household income of $52,083, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%.
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.
New Stuyahok averages 23.5°F in January and 64.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches
with about 47.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Stuyahok, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99636.
The population of New Stuyahok, Alaska is 603 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Stuyahok: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $94,000, median household income $52,083, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Stuyahok side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
