Northwest Arctic Borough, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
7,611 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,298 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,131 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.1% 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 1 10 -6
Feb 1 10 -2
Mar 0 6 1
Apr 0 5 16
May 1 1 36
Jun 1 0 49
Jul 2 0 54
Aug 2 0 50
Sep 2 1 40
Oct 1 8 21
Nov 1 11 5
Dec 1 11 -1

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Kiana School
12 miles, W • 1.9 star
Davis-Ramoth School
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary
30 miles, W • 1.9 star
Ambler School
58 miles, E • 1.9 star

Colleges

Ilisagvik College
309 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
374 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
505 miles, S • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
377 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
70 miles, W • 1 star
Nome Airport
231 miles, SW • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
364 miles, E • 1 star