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Golovin, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
205 Population 50/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $26,200 per capita
$102,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
23°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
1,490 Violent Crime/100K 4,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Golovin, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$26,200 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
64% below
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
1,490/100K
292% above
4,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
36.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F
200 sunny days/yr

How Golovin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
336%
Crime
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golovin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golovin residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,200. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golovin is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Golovin 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

6.1% of adults in Golovin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golovin has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$26,200
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units87
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,490/100K
Property4,348/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking36.3%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death18,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation11 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Golovin was founded in 1971.
The median home in Golovin was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (447 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.