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Atqasuk, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
Atqasuk, AK
At a Glance
How Atqasuk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atqasuk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Atqasuk a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Atqasuk residents earn a median household income of $89,875 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,281. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atqasuk is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $807/month, with 10.4% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Atqasuk reports 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 292% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,348/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Atqasuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atqasuk has an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.