Atqasuk, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
139 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$730 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$745 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Slope Borough
9
Alaska
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Slope Borough
2
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 -15
Feb 0 5 -16
Mar 0 2 -14
Apr 0 4 2
May 0 2 23
Jun 1 0 41
Jul 1 0 47
Aug 1 0 44
Sep 1 2 34
Oct 1 9 17
Nov 0 7 -2
Dec 0 5 -10

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 7%

Schools

Meade River School
2 miles, NW 2.3 star
Barrow High School
57 miles, NE 2.3 star
Fred Ipalook Elementary
58 miles, NE 1.4 star
Eben Hopson Middle School
58 miles, NE 1 star

Colleges

Ilisagvik College
60 miles, NE 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
461 miles, S 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
675 miles, S 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
463 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Deadhorse Airport
207 miles, SE 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
281 miles, SW 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
463 miles, S 1 star