Quality of Life and Culture in Selawik, AK - PlaceVista

Selawik, AK A

Population: 659

Home Price: $69,200

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Overview

Selawik is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 659. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Selawik has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 8.2 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 Selawik, AK

Employment and Income	Selawik	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$11,454	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$43,000	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	24.0%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	37.6%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Selawik	Alaska	United States
Median Age	24.4	37.7	42.3

Gender	Selawik	Alaska	United States
Male	53.9%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	46.1%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Selawik	Alaska	United States
White	4.4%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	93.6%	47.1%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	2.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	1.4%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.6%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Selawik	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$69,200	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$233	$773	$801
Family Households	50.0%	50.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	26.1%	26.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	72.5%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	27.5%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Selawik	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	26.5%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	46.5%	46.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	13.5%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	1.5%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	6.2%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Selawik	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	Selawik	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	Selawik	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

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Selawik, AK

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sports

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