Point Hope, AK
Living in Point Hope
Bikeability62
Walkability95
Commute100
Public Transit58
Affordability89
Public Safety5
Airports1
Hospitals1
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
594Population-824 (2010–19)
25 y Median Age
4%College-Educated-10% (2010–19)
87%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years38%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial11%
Native American82%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate51%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household87%
Householder living alone9%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income-$14k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
4 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government41%
Private sector33%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van26%
Taxicab1%
Walked22%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value-$5k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$600Median Monthly Rent+$162 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197940%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene98%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Point Hope
United States45
Alaska74
North Slope Borough95
Property Crime in Point Hope
United States48
Alaska68
North Slope Borough17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -9 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | -7 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | -5 | 0 | 5 |
| Apr | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| May | 30 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 37 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| Nov | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec | -4 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Point Hope
Inland Flooding8
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Point Hope, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Point Hope, AK
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat
147 miles, SE
Golden Heart Christian School
567 miles, E
Northern Lights Academy
570 miles, E
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
570 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Point Hope, AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks
568 miles, E
Alaska Bible College
689 miles, SE
University of Alaska Anchorage
696 miles, SE
Alaska Pacific University
697 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Point Hope, AK
Maniilaq Health Center
147 miles, SE
Norton Sound Regional Hospital
268 miles, S
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
312 miles, NE
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
541 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Point Hope, AK
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
147 miles, SE
Nome Airport
267 miles, S
Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport
311 miles, NE
Deadhorse Airport
462 miles, NE