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Noorvik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
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 274 sunny days/yr
1,490 Violent Crime/100K 4,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
1,490/100K
292% above
4,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
35.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
24°F
274 sunny days/yr

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%
Unemployment
289%
Crime
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Noorvik a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
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. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.

Safety & Crime

Noorvik 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

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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population722
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$17,695
Unemployment10.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent1,490/100K
Property4,348/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp24°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.