Shishmaref, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
462 Population 200/sq mi density
$62,083 Median Income $19,226 per capita
$116,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 10.5% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 22.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Shishmaref, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,083
17% below
$19,226 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
59% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
10.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
22.9%
536% above
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
37.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

How Shishmaref Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
41%
Rent
82%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
636%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shishmaref a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shishmaref residents earn a median household income of $62,083 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,226. The unemployment rate stands at 22.9% (536% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shishmaref is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $950/month, with 10.5% 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 1986.

Education

11.7% of adults in Shishmaref hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shishmaref has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population462
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,083
Per Capita$19,226
Unemployment22.9%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$950
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units167
Rent Burden10.5%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking37.1%
Heart Disease9.9%
Premature Death18,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Shishmaref was founded in 1969.
The median home in Shishmaref was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (530 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.