A town of 975, settled in 1975. Public schools that outperform most of Alaska.
The 2 things Kwethluk does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Kwethluk. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 1% of U.S. communities.
The public schools Kwethluk’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 92% of Alaska’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School | PK–12 | 255 | D− |
Kwethluk has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 64°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Kwethluk beats the Alaska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 26.
| What stands out | Kwethluk | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.8% | 7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 46% | 13.5% |
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in Alaska, United States
Kwethluk ( KWEETH-luuk; Central Yupik: Kuiggluk) is a city in Bethel Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, Kwethluk had a population of 812. It is the birthplace of Saint Olga of Alaska.
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