North Slope Borough, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
10,891 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$411 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,004 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 -14
Feb 0 5 -15
Mar 0 3 -13
Apr 0 4 2
May 0 2 24
Jun 1 0 41
Jul 1 0 47
Aug 1 0 43
Sep 1 2 34
Oct 1 9 17
Nov 0 7 -1
Dec 0 6 -9

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Nuiqsut Trapper School
80 miles, E • 1.9 star
Nunamiut School
100 miles, S • 1.9 star
Meade River School
118 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Barrow High School
148 miles, N • 2.3 star

Colleges

Ilisagvik College
149 miles, N • 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
351 miles, S • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
580 miles, S • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
354 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Deadhorse Airport
130 miles, E • 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
293 miles, W • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
354 miles, S • 1 star