Quality of Life and Culture in Newtok, AK - PlaceVista

Newtok, AK B-

Population: 181

Home Price: $57,000

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Overview

Newtok is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 181. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Newtok has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 5.1 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 Newtok, AK

Employment and Income	Newtok	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$10,994	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$30,417	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	26.4%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	32.4%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Newtok	Alaska	United States
Median Age	28.8	37.7	42.3

Gender	Newtok	Alaska	United States
Male	53.6%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	46.4%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Newtok	Alaska	United States
White	1.1%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	97.2%	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	1.7%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Newtok	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$57,000	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$773	$801
Family Households	14.3%	14.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	26.5%	26.5%	26.2%
Homeowners	79.6%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	20.4%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Newtok	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	12.9%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	53.8%	53.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	9.7%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	0.0%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	0.0%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Newtok	Alaska	United States
Mathematics	12.0%	31.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	7.5%	35.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Newtok	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	Newtok	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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