Kaktovik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
153 Population 199/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $35,050 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $320,632 Zillow
12°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kaktovik, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$35,050 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
64% below
Zillow: $320,632
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
375% above
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
30.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
12°F

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)

Income
118%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
236%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
475%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kaktovik a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 17.1% (375% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 4.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population153
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$35,050
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty29.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units79
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking30.8%
Heart Disease7.9%

Climate

Avg Temp12°F
Rain4.5 in/yr
Elevation53 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband91.5%

Did You Know?

The median home in Kaktovik was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (383 miles).
12.8% of the population has a disability.