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Nuiqsut, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · North Slope Borough County
Nuiqsut, AK
At a Glance
How Nuiqsut Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nuiqsut's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nuiqsut a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nuiqsut residents earn a median household income of $62,083 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,155. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nuiqsut is $131,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,271/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Nuiqsut reports 659 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,840/100K.
Education
2.5% of adults in Nuiqsut hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nuiqsut has an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.