Shishmaref, AK
Living in Shishmaref
Bikeability85
Walkability100
Commute100
Public Transit79
Affordability100
Public Safety25
Airports1
Hospitals42
Colleges19
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Schools1
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Residents
498Population-194 (2010–19)
27 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years33%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American91%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income-$938 (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
6 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government40%
Private sector11%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office16%
Service29%
Commute
Walked50%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value-$56k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$238 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene92%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shishmaref
United States45
Alaska74
Nome Census Area75
Property Crime in Shishmaref
United States48
Alaska68
Nome Census Area5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(18%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 16 | 1 | 5 |
| May | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Nov | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shishmaref
Inland Flooding9
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard26
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shishmaref, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shishmaref, AK
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat
108 miles, NE
Golden Heart Christian School
530 miles, E
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
532 miles, E
Fairbanks Montessori Association
533 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Shishmaref, AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks
530 miles, E
Alaska Bible College
605 miles, SE
University of Alaska Anchorage
606 miles, SE
Alaska Pacific University
606 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shishmaref, AK
Maniilaq Health Center
107 miles, NE
Norton Sound Regional Hospital
122 miles, S
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
399 miles, S
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
421 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Shishmaref, AK
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
107 miles, NE
Nome Airport
120 miles, S
Bethel Airport
399 miles, S
Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport
419 miles, NE