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Kaktovik, AK
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Kaktovik, AK
At a Glance
How Kaktovik Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kaktovik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kaktovik a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kaktovik residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,050. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kaktovik is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Kaktovik reports 659 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,840/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Kaktovik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kaktovik has an average annual temperature of 12°F (-11°C). Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.