Kodiak, Alaska

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  1. Overview - Life In Kodiak
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Kodiak
  3. Crime In Kodiak
  4. Cost of Living In Kodiak
  5. Gender In Kodiak
  6. Household Income For Kodiak
  7. Education In Kodiak
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Kodiak
About Kodiak, Alaska
Is Kodiak, Alaska a good place to live?
Kodiak is a city in Alaska state in USA with a population of 5983 residents.. The poverty rate of Kodiak is 6.9%, which is 51% lower than national average. The typical household in Kodiak earns $69259 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Kodiak, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Kodiak remained 5.2%, which is 11% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Kodiak, only 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Kodiak is 125, which is 25% higher than national average. Median home value in Kodiak is $260800 , which is 13% higher than national average. While median income in Kodiak remained $69259, which is 3% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
5983
Unemployment
5.2%
11% NAT AVG.
Poverty
6.9%
51% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$260800
13% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$69259
3% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1203
4% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
125
25% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 14
Unemployed People
1 in 19
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 18
People Earning < $50,000
31.7%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing85%

Affordability60%

Safety50%

Amenities80%

Diversity95%

Education80%

Commute100%

Is Kodiak, Alaska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Kodiak, Alaska is 9% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Kodiak is 47% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Kodiak is 20% lower than national average. You have 1 in 181 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 66 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
124
Violent : 33
Property : 91
Total Crime
9% NAT. AVG.
31% STATE AVG.
2146.1 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
47% NAT. AVG.
32% STATE AVG.
571.1 (per 100k)
Property Crime
20% NAT. AVG.
30% STATE AVG.
1574.9 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Kodiak
Violent crime
1 in 181
Property crime
1 in 66
Robbery
1 in 1994
Burglary
1 in 598
Assault
1 in 222
Car Theft
1 in 748
Kodiak : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alaska 12 13 15 13 12
In USA 1388 1612 1544 1510 1211
Kodiak : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alaska 10 8 5 10 11
In USA 497 330 644 411 724

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Kodiak
Alaska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 33 571.1 837.85 387.8
Murder 0 0 6.7 6.5
Robbery 3 51.9 97.38 73.9
Assault 27 467.3 578.94 279.7
Rape 3 51.9 154.82 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Kodiak
 Alaska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 91 1574.9 2260.52 1,958.2
Burglary 10 173.1 379.53 314.2
Larceny 73 1263.4 1611.69 1,398
Car Theft 8 138.5 269.3 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Kodiak Alaska National Avg.
Services 113 112 100
Groceries 151 134 100
Health 139 150 100
Housing 116 136 100
Transportation 133 121 100
Utilities 120 150 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Kodiak Alaska Country
Female 47.3% 47.8% 50.8%
Male 52.7% 52.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Kodiak Alaska Country
Less than $10,000 5.5% 3.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 2.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% 6.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% 6.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.8% 10.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.4% 18.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.4% 19.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7% 9.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 6.1% 8.8% 8.3%
Education


Education Kodiak Alaska Country
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 7.0%
High School or GED 32% 28% 27.0%
Other College 23% 26% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 19% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Kodiak Alaska Country
White 34.5% 59.7% 60.1%
African American 0% 3.1% 12.2%
American Indian 6.6% 14.1% 0.6%
Asian 46.4% 6.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.5% 1.4% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Multiracial 7.4% 7.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.7% 7.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity