At a Glance
Median Income
$55,781
$37,734 per capita
Home Value
$188,800
Zillow: $262,132
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.5% 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+
3.6 / 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 $55,781 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,734. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nome is $188,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,132. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
30.1% of adults in Nome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nome has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population325
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,781
Per Capita$37,734
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,800
Rent
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$262,132
Housing Units197
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain61.9 in/yr
Elevation42 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Nome was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.