Chevak, AK

Chevak, Alaska

Chevak, Alaska, in Wade Hampton county, is 490 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. The city is home to some 765 residents.

The People and Families of Chevak

In Chevak, about 37% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Chevak tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. Chevak somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chevak had a median family income of $27,375.

Chevak Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Chevak was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Chevak, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Chevak you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Chevak, 2% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Chevak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Chevak, AK

Comparing Chevak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Chevak Almanac

Chevak Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chevak Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Chevak High Schools (2004)

CHEVAK SCHOOL
985 KSD WAY
907-858-7712
A Title I school.
Serves 364 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Chevak Colleges

(List of All Alaska Colleges)

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