Living in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

Northwest Arctic Borough is a county in Alaska with a population of around 7,752. The main communities are Kotzebue, Selawik, Noorvik.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,304/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $146K. The county has a relatively high unemployment rate at 9.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 25°F) and cool summers (highs around 65°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Northwest Arctic Borough has young demographics, with a median age of 28 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher).