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Klawock, AK

Founded 1868Prince of Wales–Hyder Census AreaElev. 24 m
Population
744
Median home
$249,000
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Klawock

With about 744 residents, Klawock is one of Alaska's notable places. Klawock was founded in 1868 and sits in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area. The median age is 47.8 and the median household income is $49,063. Homes carry a median value of $249,000, and about 66% of residents own where they live. Around 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
744
Median age
47.8
Median household income
$49,063
Per-capita income
$36,097
Poverty rate
19.4%
High-school grad or higher
85.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
Unemployment
10.3%
Avg. commute
15.7 min
Work from home
4.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White32.3%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Black0.5%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.1%
Service19.9%
Production, transportation & material moving18.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.4%
Sales & office13%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$249,000
Median gross rent
$957/mo
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Median year built
1986
Households
321
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Klawock has 2 public schools.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading25%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Klawock City SchoolOtherGrades -112
Klawock CorrespondenceOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Klawock vs Alaska and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Klawock.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Prince of Wales-Hyder County
LandslideRelatively Moderate
VolcanoRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low
Cold waveVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Klawock is in Prince of Wales-Hyder County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Klawock was founded in 1868 and sits in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area. Elevation ~24 m.

Map of Klawock
Klawock, AK
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Nearby cities
Craig (5 mi)Ketchikan (57 mi)Wrangell city and (60 mi)Sitka city and (143 mi)Hoonah (198 mi)Juneau city and (199 mi)

Common questions

Klawock — frequently asked

What is the population of Klawock, Alaska?
Klawock has a population of about 744, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Klawock?
The median home value in Klawock is $249,000, and the median gross rent is $957/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Klawock face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Prince of Wales-Hyder County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, volcano, winter weather.
How many schools are in Klawock?
Klawock has 2 public schools (). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Klawock?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Klawock. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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