Shaktoolik, AK


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Shaktoolik, AK

About Shaktoolik, AK

Living in Shaktoolik, AK is an experience like no other. Located on the Norton Sound of the Bering Sea, this remote Alaskan village is home to about 250 people and serves as a popular hub for subsistence hunting and fishing for the local Inupiaq people. The climate is extreme with temperatures ranging from -50°F to 70°F, and storms are frequent during the long and dark winter months. Summers are relatively mild and offer beautiful views of the tundra stretching out over the horizon. Despite its remote location, Shaktoolik offers amenities such as grocery stores, gas stations, schools, churches, parks and recreational facilities making it a desirable place to live and raise a family.

State: Alaska
County: Nome Census Area
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Shaktoolik
Zip Codes: 99771
Cost of Living:

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Shaktoolik Cost of Living



$134,800
-150.8% lower than avg
$58,500
-18.0% lower than avg
8.1 / 1.5
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Shaktoolik Crime
33.2 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Shaktoolik, Alaska
$25,920
for a family
$46,400
for a single person
Cost of Living