AKI-b, 1996
Akiak’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 175 in 1880, a low of 97 in 1890, 462 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1996 and a map from 1954 on.
- 1880Akiak is settled
AkiakAK
A town of 443, settled in 1880.
Photo: Federal Aviation Administration, Alaskan Region · Public domain
Population
443
2025 Census estimate · −4.5% since 2020
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
24.3
years
Land area
3 sq mi
Is Akiak a good place to live?
Akiak’s average trip to work is 6 minutes, against 21 minutes in Alaska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 42 Alaska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Akiak. Akiak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
443 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Akiak: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Akiak, and how to reach them.
PowerAlaska Village Elec Coop65.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAkiak Community Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Akiak’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alaska you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAbsentee and Petition OfficeState of Alaska; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9955299552 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Akiak.
Natural hazards
Akiak faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 99% of U.S. communities.
1risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Akiak’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Yupiit School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akiak SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 135 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Akiak, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Akiak has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. At 64°F, Akiak’s July high is where Alaska’s towns sit at 66°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–16°
Spring21–37°
Summer47–62°
Fall26–38°
Sep 22
typical first frost
May 21
typical last frost
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Akiak’s adults say their health is fair or poor than in the typical Alaska or U.S. town
38% of Akiak adults say their health is fair or poor. No town among the 42 in Alaska we compare has a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Akiak. 23% of Akiak adults report frequent physical distress.
| Akiak | Alaska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 18% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Alaska
1 better5 too close to call26 worse
| What stands out | Akiak | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.9% | 7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 47.3% | 13.5% |
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital
22.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Akiak
14pages on Akiak
The big questions
Out and about
About Akiak
City in Alaska, United States
Akiak (ACK-ee-ack) (Central Yupik: Akiaq) is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 462 at the 2020 census, up from 346 in 2010. It is the home of the Akiak Native Community.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1970
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- ZIP code
- 99552
- Area code
- 907
Questions about Akiak
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Akiak, AK a good place to live?
Akiak has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.