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Kwethluk, AK

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Kwethluk, AK

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Demographics

Very DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 100
Population852
Foreign Born0.0%
Population Density84people per mi²
Median Age24.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B-
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

52/100

48% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Kwethluk, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $22k$32k
Luxury $80k+$125k+
Elite (Top 5%) $95k+$147k+
Affordability Ratio

150%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean60%
RisksNeutralGrowth
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Positive
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Poor
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Negative
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Limited data for this area

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

6.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

11.2mi

Airport

Kwethluk Airport

1.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Bethel, AK

12.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 113.6 mi
Marina0Nearest 10.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 345.4 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 14.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$48k+9.8%
36% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$226k
65% below US avg
College Educated
7.9%
77% below US avg
WFH
1.5%
90% below US avg
Homeownership
72.5%
11% above US avg
Median Home
$64k
77% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D+
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 66% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
26.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+147.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+121.3%
Homicide
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
5.19 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+174.3%
Burglary
2.51 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.60 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.78 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Kwethluk, Alaska
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A+
Great4.6% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (350% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season136 days175 frost-free
Annual Rainfall29.0"
Elevation16 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great3739 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
A-
Good84.0/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairCold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 1519 mi · coast 1504 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$8.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAnchorage291k people are 386 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital954 miJuneau, AK
Nearest Prison12 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:31:32.000Z

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