Alaska
Noatak is a small town in Alaska with a population of 700. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Noatak receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Noatak offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Noatak is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.0%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Noatak is $156,300, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Noatak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F. Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches, including 64.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 70.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| 124% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,500 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,255 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,724 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,838 |
| Unemployment | 17.0% |
| 372% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
| County GDP | $744M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Commute Time | 6.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $156,300 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Obesity | 43.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.9% |
| Heart Disease | 9.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% |
| Asthma | 14.1% |
| COPD | 11.1% |
| Stroke | 5.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 21.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.4% |
| Premature Death | 19,918/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 3.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 24.0°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.4 inches |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 64.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 94 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.5895°N, 163.0104°W |
| County FIPS | 02188 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.8% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 6.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |