Quality of Life and Culture in Kivalina, AK - PlaceVista

Kivalina, AK B+

Population: 905

Home Price: $107,900

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Overview

Kivalina is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 905. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Kivalina has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 4.0 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Kivalina, AK

Employment and Income	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$22,311	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$59,688	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	17.3%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	25.0%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
Median Age	26.3	37.7	42.3

Gender	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
Male	54.7%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	45.3%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
White	6.9%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	92.0%	47.1%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	2.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.1%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$107,900	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$430	$773	$801
Family Households	46.5%	46.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	24.8%	24.8%	26.2%
Homeowners	79.0%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	21.0%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	17.6%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	55.7%	55.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	8.7%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	0.8%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	1.5%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
Mathematics	NA%	31.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	35.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
Murder	NA	5.7	3.0
Rape	NA	207.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	47.1	40.7
Assault	NA	525.0	188.5

Property Crime	Kivalina	Alaska	United States
Burglary	NA	368.5	336.1
Theft	NA	2058.3	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	288.2	167.1
Arson	NA	25.4	10.5

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