Hooper Bay, AK is a small town located on Alaska's Bering Sea coast. It has a population of 1,000 people and is situated in the Kusilvak Census Area. The cost of living in Hooper Bay is relatively low when compared to the rest of the country; rent for a two bedroom apartment averages $900 per month, and the Grocery Cost Index is 158 versus 100 in the US. \nThe local economy revolves around fishing, hunting and trapping activities with coastal subsistence also being an important part of life for many families. There are several small businesses including Kwikpak Fisheries, a seafood processor plant that provides jobs to locals. In addition to fishing opportunities, Hooper Bay offers many recreational activities such as hiking trails, beachcombing, birding and kayaking. Tourists can also visit nearby towns like Emmonak and Saint Marys to learn about traditional Yup'ik culture or take advantage of outdoor activities like dog mushing and ice fishing.
Hooper Bay has an unemployment rate of 20.0%. The US average is 6.0%.
Hooper Bay has seen the job market decrease by -0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 6.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Hooper Bay
- The Sales Tax Rate for Hooper Bay is 4.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Hooper Bay is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Hooper Bay
- The average income of a Hooper Bay resident is $8,956 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Hooper Bay resident is $33,281 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.