Quality of Life and Culture in Mekoryuk, AK - PlaceVista

Mekoryuk, AK B

Population: 327

Home Price: $103,600

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Overview

Mekoryuk is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 327. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Mekoryuk has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 3.5 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Mekoryuk, AK

Employment and Income	Mekoryuk	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$15,875	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$33,750	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	21.1%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Mekoryuk	Alaska	United States
Median Age	38.0	37.7	42.3

Gender	Mekoryuk	Alaska	United States
Male	48.6%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	51.4%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Mekoryuk	Alaska	United States
White	0.0%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	98.2%	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	1.8%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Mekoryuk	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$103,600	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$175	$773	$801
Family Households	34.3%	34.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	24.1%	24.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	79.6%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	20.4%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Mekoryuk	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	13.7%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	49.8%	49.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	22.3%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	2.8%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	2.8%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Mekoryuk	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	Mekoryuk	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	Mekoryuk	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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