Anaktuvuk Pass, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · North Slope Borough County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
277 Population 53/sq mi density
$83,250 Median Income $24,486 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$83,250 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,250
11% above
$24,486 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
397% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
48% above
29.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

How Anaktuvuk Pass Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anaktuvuk Pass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
49%
Rent
98%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
497%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anaktuvuk Pass a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anaktuvuk Pass residents earn a median household income of $83,250 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,486. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anaktuvuk Pass is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

4.5% of adults in Anaktuvuk Pass hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anaktuvuk Pass has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population277
Median Age23.2 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$83,250
Per Capita$24,486
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$8,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,472

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$1,143
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units88
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity47.5%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking29.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Rain15.9 in/yr
Elevation2,232 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score2.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Anaktuvuk Pass was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (253 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.