White Mountain, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
185 Population 103/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $23,003 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 17.5% 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
$56,563 median income, 19.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $1,025/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

White Mountain, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,563
25% below
$23,003 per capita
Home Value
$104,700
63% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
19.3%
436% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
35.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

How White Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
37%
Rent
88%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
536%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Mountain 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

White Mountain residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,003. The unemployment rate stands at 19.3% (436% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% 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 White Mountain is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 17.5% 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 1985.

Education

10.2% of adults in White Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Mountain has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$23,003
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$1,025
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units99
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking35.7%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death18,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Elevation82 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband60.7%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

White Mountain was founded in 1969.
The median home in White Mountain was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (457 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.