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Nome, AK
B+
Population: 3,685
Home Price: $291,300
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Overview
Nome is a small town in the state of Alaska with a population of 3,685. Nome has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
6.9 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Nome, AK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Nome
Alaska
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,574
$29,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$91,375
$59,648
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.7%
13.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
16.5%
10.5%
Age
Nome
Alaska
United States
Median Age
31.0
37.7
42.3
Gender
Nome
Alaska
United States
Male
49.1%
53.9%
49.8%
Female
50.9%
46.1%
50.2%
Race
Nome
Alaska
United States
White
26.8%
41.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
0.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
55.7%
47.1%
2.7%
Asian
3.2%
2.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
0.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
12.2%
7.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Nome
Alaska
United States
Median Home Price
$291,300
$176,926
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,320
$773
$801
Family Households
34.8%
34.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.8%
24.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.7%
70.3%
72.9%
Renters
52.3%
29.7%
27.1%
Education
Nome
Alaska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.7%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.7%
32.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
28.3%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.6%
5.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.9%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Nome
Alaska
United States
Mathematics
27.2%
31.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
26.2%
35.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Nome
Alaska
United States
Murder
0.0
5.7
3.0
Rape
1513.2
207.7
38.0
Robbery
25.6
47.1
40.7
Assault
1205.4
525.0
188.5
Property Crime
Nome
Alaska
United States
Burglary
359.1
368.5
336.1
Theft
820.7
2058.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
179.5
288.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
25.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Nome, AK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
tasty
ice cream
meats
fast food
tastes
fresh fruit
hotdogs
chili
cheese
pizza
beer
mcdonalds
salmon
taco bell
kimchi
bread
liquor
deep fried
salad
cravings
parenting
video games
teams
basketball
football
hockey player
gaming
coaching
coaches
sports leagues
bodybuilding
athletes
soccer
nba
wrestling
collegiate
tournaments
esports
hoops
swimming
inspired by
painting
portrait
drawing
poetry
photographs
hieroglyphs
photography
shakespeare
poster
paintings drawings
nature
calligraphy
nft
creative
artistry
pfp
animations
imagery
studio
spending time
wolfdog
video games
board games
books
hunting
pokemon
memes
photography
pokmon cards
flyfishing
gaming
junk
bodybuilding
fishing
anime
crossfit
computers
cosplay
fulltime
tv
photography
advertising
sports
comedy
indepth reporting
gaming
creative
podcasts
commentary
educational
celebrity
lifestyle
studio
documentaries
drama
storytelling
films
corporate
arts
summer
winter
space
hunting
photography
sports
nature
ski
fishing
beach
beaches
patio
aviation
rec
lawn
backyard
mountains
swimming
arts
pool
black friday
pre order
post office
drive thru
delivery service
walmart
joanns
advertising
mall
gas stations
gas station
mcdonalds
liquor stores
reselling
amazon
furniture
soda
resell
shopped
supplies
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