What are the schools like in Nightmute, AK?

Nightmute 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 Nightmute?

The median household income in Nightmute, AK is $58,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 25.0%.

What is the weather like in Nightmute, AK?

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

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

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

Nightmute 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 Nightmute, AK a Good Place to Live?

Nightmute is a small town of 70 in Alaska, with a median household income of $58,750 and a 25.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Nightmute stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nightmute is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nightmute 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 Nightmute metro area.

Metric	Nightmute, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$9,999	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Nightmute'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

Nightmute 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	Nightmute, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	Nightmute, AK	National Avg
Population	70	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	25.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	8.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Toksook Bay, AK 10 mi Tununak, AK 14 mi Mertarvik, AK 27 mi Chefornak, AK 29 mi Newtok, AK 33 mi

ZIP Codes in Nightmute

Nightmute, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99690

Nightmute vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nightmute, AK affordable or expensive?

Nightmute has a median home value of $9,999 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,750.

What is the crime rate in Nightmute, AK?

Nightmute'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 Nightmute?

Public schools in Nightmute 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. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nightmute, AK a good place to live?

Nightmute, AK has a population of 70, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 25.0%. 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 Nightmute?

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

What ZIP codes are in Nightmute?

Nightmute, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99690.

What is the population of Nightmute?

The population of Nightmute, Alaska is 70 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nightmute?

Key numbers for living in Nightmute: median home $9,999, median household income $58,750, 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 Nightmute side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.