Kotzebue, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
3,046 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$106,328 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$264,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$634 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,413 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Arctic 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

Northwest Arctic Borough
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 -6
Feb 1 9 -3
Mar 0 6 1
Apr 0 4 16
May 1 1 36
Jun 1 0 49
Jul 2 0 54
Aug 2 0 49
Sep 2 1 39
Oct 1 8 22
Nov 1 11 6
Dec 1 12 -1

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District T, AK State House District 40, AK
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Schools

Kotzebue Middle/High School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
NWABSD Home School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
June Nelson Elementary
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Ilisagvik College
339 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
436 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
547 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
421 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
3 miles, NW • 1 star
Nome Airport
184 miles, SW • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
421 miles, E • 1 star
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