At a Glance
Median Income
$71,429
$43,653 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
Zillow: $168,960
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Nome Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nome's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nome a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nome residents earn a median household income of $71,429 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,653. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nome is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,960. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
4.7% of adults in Nome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nome has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population47
Median Age64.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,429
Per Capita$43,653
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$387M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$168,960
Housing Units31
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain23.6 in/yr
Elevation1,326 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Nome was founded in 1901.
The median home in Nome was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.