Noorvik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
722 Population 785/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $17,695 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
24°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Noorvik, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$17,695 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
77.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
35.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
24°F

How Noorvik Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Noorvik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Noorvik a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Noorvik residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,695. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Noorvik is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

2.9% of adults in Noorvik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Noorvik has an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population722
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born18.4%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$17,695
Unemployment
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units155
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking35.0%
Heart Disease9.5%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp24°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation49 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute7 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Noorvik was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (397 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
18.4% of residents are foreign-born.