Kobuk, AK
Living in Kobuk
Bikeability85
Walkability100
Commute100
Public Transit79
Affordability97
Public Safety5
Airports1
Hospitals89
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
140Population-7 (2010–19)
16 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years49%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years6%
Diversity
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American94%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate63%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree4%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
5 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K8%
Employers
Government53%
Private sector22%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service28%
Commute
Walked53%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$242 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Home Value
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K44%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K19%
$500K to $749K12%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene65%
Wood35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kobuk
United States45
Alaska74
Northwest Arctic Borough96
Property Crime in Kobuk
United States48
Alaska68
Northwest Arctic Borough52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -8 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | -5 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Apr | 17 | 0 | 5 |
| May | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct | 19 | 1 | 9 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | -3 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kobuk
Inland Flooding13
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kobuk, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kobuk, AK
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat
154 miles, W
Golden Heart Christian School
292 miles, SE
Northern Lights Academy
295 miles, SE
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
295 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Kobuk, AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks
293 miles, SE
Alaska Bible College
435 miles, SE
University of Alaska Anchorage
450 miles, SE
Alaska Pacific University
450 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kobuk, AK
Maniilaq Health Center
154 miles, W
Norton Sound Regional Hospital
293 miles, SW
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
296 miles, SE
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)
298 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Kobuk, AK
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
154 miles, W
Fairbanks International Airport
294 miles, SE
Nome Airport
294 miles, SW
Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport
301 miles, N