Atqasuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
139 Population 4/sq mi density
$89,875 Median Income $30,281 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
14°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$89,875 median income, 19.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $807/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Atqasuk, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,875
20% above
$30,281 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
10.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
428% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
30.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
14°F

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)

Income
120%
Home Value
49%
Rent
69%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
528%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atqasuk a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 19.0% (428% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,875
Per Capita$30,281
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$807
Ownership37.2%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units42
Rent Burden10.4%

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking30.2%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp14°F
Rain5.4 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute3 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Atqasuk was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (463 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.