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Unalaska, AK — ZIP 99685

Population: 3,747 (Census ACS)

2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with volcanicactivity, avalanche, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Eagle's View Elementary School, Unalaska Jr/Sr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
volcanicActivity, avalanche, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · tsunami: Relatively Moderate · volcanicActivity: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
46.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.4 in
Annual snowfall
69.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area (4 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport (DUT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport (DUT) (3 mi)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
10.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,090
Households with broadband internet
46.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,693
Average weekly wage
$1,656
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Other Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 99685?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: volcanicActivity, avalanche, landslide, tsunami.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99685?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 99685?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99685?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 99685?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99685?
Regional Price Parity: 102.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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