The Town FilesKlawock, Alaska
City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area · population 720 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,100
- Household income
- $57,344
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 63°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 47.3
Klawock is a city of 720 people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. The median home is worth $263,100, below the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks more seaside character than 83% of Alaska towns, quieter than 72% of Alaska towns, hipper than 72% of Alaska towns.
How Klawock 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 Klawock is worth $263,100, below the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $57,344, which is more affordable than 17% of Alaska towns. Median rent is $1,005 a month. 63.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Klawock | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,100 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,005 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $57,344 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 63.6% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Klawock
| People | Klawock | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 15.1 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.2% | 88.6% |
Weather in Klawock
July highs average 63.1°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 89.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Klawock 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 Klawock itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Klawock
2 public schools with 133 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klawock City School | PK-12 | 133 | 9.5 |
| Klawock Correspondence | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Klawock
- Craig, AK4.8 mi · 1,036 people · home $289,500
Klawock questions
Is Klawock, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Klawock scores better for retirees than 71% of Alaska towns and quieter than 72%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Klawock?
The median owner-occupied home in Klawock is valued at $263,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,344, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,005 a month.
What is the weather like in Klawock?
July highs average 63.1°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 89.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Klawock get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Klawock 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)