Prudhoe Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,971 Population 5/sq mi density

13°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Prudhoe Bay, AK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

19.5%

42% below

98.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.9%

75% below

Obesity Rate

35.0%

9% above

13.4% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

13°F

How Prudhoe Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Bachelor's

58%

Unemployment

25%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prudhoe Bay a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

19.5% of adults in Prudhoe Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prudhoe Bay has an average annual temperature of 13°F (-10°C). Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,971

Median Age40.3 yrs

Density5/mi²

Male / Female75% / 25%

Foreign Born9.5%

Veterans6.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$104,014

Unemployment0.9%

Poverty

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership

Zillow$290,656

Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity35.0%

Diabetes6.8%

Smoking13.4%

Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp13°F

Rain5.7 in/yr

Elevation22 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+19.5%

High School+98.0%

Graduate+2.3%

School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (384 miles).

6.8% of the population has a disability.