Unalakleet, Alaska

Quick Statistics

Unalakleet is a community in Nome, Alaska, home to about 519 people spread across 2.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,094 a year, and a typical home is worth about $221,400. About 29.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 83.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 25 percent over the past decade.

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519
Total Population
▼ down 25% since 2012
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2.85 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$31,094
Median Personal Income
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$221,400
Median Home Value
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29.0%
College Educated
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83.8%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 13.1 points since 2010
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Among the Alaska towns GeoStat tracks, Unalakleet ranks number 126 of 326 in population, number 68 in median household income, number 117 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Unalakleet typically top out near 58°F in July, while January nights average about -2°F. The area sees roughly 81 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Unalakleet
# Town Distance Population
1.Shaktoolik, AK34.2 mi.283
2.Grayling, AK72.0 mi.173
Frequently Asked Questions About Unalakleet

What is the population of Unalakleet, Alaska?
Unalakleet has a population of about 519 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Unalakleet, Alaska in?
Unalakleet is located in Nome, Alaska.

What is the median home value in Unalakleet, Alaska?
The median home value in Unalakleet is about $221,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Unalakleet, Alaska?
The median personal income in Unalakleet is about $31,094 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Unalakleet, Alaska?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Nome since modern record-keeping began in 1950.

What is the weather like in Unalakleet, Alaska?
Typical July highs run about 58 degrees and January lows about -2 degrees, with around 81 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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