The Town FilesKake, Alaska
City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area · population 543 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,600
- Household income
- $52,159
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 62°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 38.3
Kake is a city of 543 people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. The median home is worth $124,600, below the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Alaska towns, quieter than 88% of Alaska towns, better transit than 85% of Alaska towns.
How Kake ranks
Percentile among Alaska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alaska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kake is worth $124,600, below the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $52,159, which is more affordable than 75% of Alaska towns. Median rent is $1,016 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kake | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,600 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,016 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $52,159 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Kake
| People | Kake | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 5.3 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Kake
July highs average 61.7°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 110.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Kake since 1950.
Severe weather in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area since 1996
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has been included in 2 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for biological, mud/landslide.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2024 | Mud/Landslide | DR-4767: Severe Storm, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area had 2,111 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,711 a year. Unemployment was 6.7% in 2023; in Kake itself the ACS puts it at 12.8%.
Public schools in Kake
1 public school with 107 students, about 8.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kake Elementary & High School | PK-12 | 107 | 8.9 |
Kake questions
Is Kake, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kake scores better for retirees than 97% of Alaska towns and quieter than 88%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Kake?
The median owner-occupied home in Kake is valued at $124,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,159, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,016 a month.
What is the weather like in Kake?
July highs average 61.7°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 110.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Kake get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Kake in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)