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Utqiaġvik, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · North Slope Borough County
Utqiaġvik, AK
At a Glance
How Utqiaġvik Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Utqiaġvik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Utqiaġvik a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Utqiaġvik residents earn a median household income of $89,038 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,603. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% 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 Utqiaġvik is $282,400 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,190/month, with 18.8% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Utqiaġvik 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
13.8% of adults in Utqiaġvik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Utqiaġvik has an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.