Kaktovik, AK


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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / North Slope Borough / Kaktovik / Zip Codes
Kaktovik, AK

About Kaktovik, AK

Living in Kaktovik, AK is an experience like no other. With its breathtaking coastal views and unique Arctic wildlife, there is plenty to take in. The community of just over 300 people is a tight-knit one, with many generations having grown up in the area. Its close proximity to the Beaufort Sea offers opportunities for fishing, whale watching and other recreational activities year-round. The local Inupiat culture is celebrated through its art, language and traditional ways of life. Winter temperatures can drop to -20°F or lower, but locals are well-prepared with warm clothes and snowmobiles necessary for traversing the terrain. Summers bring pleasant temperatures of 60°F or higher accompanied by long hours of sunlight making it a great time of year to explore the tundra or take a dip in the frigid ocean waters. All in all, living in Kaktovik provides an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever!

State: Alaska
County: North Slope Borough
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Kaktovik
Zip Codes: 99747
Cost of Living:

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Kaktovik Cost of Living



$115,900
-191.7% lower than avg
$78,250
+11.8% higher than avg
6.9 / 2.3
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Kaktovik Crime
42.8 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Kaktovik, Alaska
$22,320
for a family
$54,400
for a single person
Cost of Living