Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Quick Statistics
Prudhoe Bay is a community in North Slope, Alaska, home to about 1,664 people spread across 390.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $80,208 a year. About 28.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 23 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alaska towns GeoStat tracks, Prudhoe Bay ranks number 56 of 326 in population. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Prudhoe Bay typically top out near 58°F in July, while January nights average about -23°F. The area sees roughly 58 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
What is the population of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska?
Prudhoe Bay has a population of about 1,664 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Prudhoe Bay, Alaska in?
Prudhoe Bay is located in North Slope, Alaska.
What is the median income in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska?
The median personal income in Prudhoe Bay is about $80,208 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Prudhoe Bay, Alaska?
No tornadoes have been recorded in North Slope since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska?
Typical July highs run about 58 degrees and January lows about -23 degrees, with around 58 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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