Kotzebue, AK

Kotzebue, Alaska

Kotzebue, Alaska, in Northwest Arctic county, is 539 miles NW of Anchorage, Alaska. The city contains a population of approximately 3,082.

The People and Families of Kotzebue

In Kotzebue, about 44% of adults are married. Kotzebue has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Unlike most cities, Kotzebue has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kotzebue had a median family income of $58,068. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Kotzebue.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kotzebue favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Kotzebue Housing

Kotzebue has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 44% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Kotzebue, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alaska, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Kotzebue, 36% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Kotzebue -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Kotzebue strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Kotzebue, AK

Comparing Kotzebue to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Kotzebue Almanac

Kotzebue Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kotzebue Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Kotzebue Public Libraries

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Kotzebue High Schools (2004)

KOTZEBUE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
744 THIRD AVE.
907-442-3341
Serves 440 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

NW ARCTIC DIST. WIDE CORRESP.
744 THIRD AVE.
907-442-3472
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 8 students.

Kotzebue Colleges

(List of All Alaska Colleges)

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