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Quinhagak, AK

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Quinhagak, AK

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Demographics

Very DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 100
Population1,302
Foreign Born0.0%
Population Density306people per mi²
Median Age25.4 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
C+
Average

A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.

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

46/100

54% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Quinhagak, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $22k$32k
Luxury $88k+$136k+
Elite (Top 5%) $104k+$161k+
Affordability Ratio

153%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

C+
Hood Index scan area
Balanced Mix50%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
0
Positive
0
Poor
0
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

Quinhagak Airport

0mi

Post Office

USPS — Quinhagak, AK

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 110.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 130.4 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 71.5 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
$49k+15.5%
35% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$233k
64% below US avg
College Educated
2.6%
93% below US avg
WFH
5.5%
62% below US avg
Homeownership
82.9%
27% above US avg
Median Home
$35k
88% 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 Quinhagak, 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 Season150 days186 frost-free
Annual Rainfall35.7"
Elevation20 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+
Great3781 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair306/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairCold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 1533 mi · coast 1512 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$8.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:34:55.000Z

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