Median Income
$39,750
47% lower than US avg
Home Value
$38,400
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.9%
85% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment
3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
51.4%
315% higher than US avg
How Arctic Village Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population177
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,750
Per Capita$15,112
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty51.4%
Commute4 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$38,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity39.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease9.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation2,068 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+78.0%
School Score4.86
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband65.0%
Is Arctic Village a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Arctic Village receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Arctic Village has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Arctic Village is $39,750, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 51.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 4 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Arctic Village is $38,400, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Arctic Village has a population of 177 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 19.8 years, 49% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (97.7%), with 2.3% White.
Population
19.8yrs
Median Age
49% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Arctic Village vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.9% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Spanish | 21.1% |
| 57% above US avg |
Social Characteristics
Arctic Village vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Arctic Village is $39,750, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 51.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 4 minutes.
Income: Arctic Village vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $39,750 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $15,112 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 51.4% |
| 315% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 3.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Arctic Village is $38,400, 86% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $38,400 |
| 86% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Arctic Village, 39.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Arctic Village vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 16.6% |
| Heart Disease | 9.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% |
| Asthma | 13.8% |
| COPD | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 5.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 21.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 66.7% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Arctic Village vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,068 ft (630 m) |
| Area | 63.6 sq mi (164.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.1654°N, 145.4014°W |