At a Glance
Median Income
$31,429
$17,250 per capita
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,490/100K
4,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
31.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Kobuk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kobuk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kobuk a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kobuk residents earn a median household income of $31,429 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,250. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Kobuk 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
0.0% of adults in Kobuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
73.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kobuk has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C).
Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,429
Per Capita$17,250
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$8,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,472
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$1,304
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$253,301
Housing Units52
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,490/100K
Property4,348/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking31.6%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death9,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp23°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation150 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute10 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Kobuk was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (294 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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