Cost of Living in Kobuk, AK
Population: 125 | Alaska
Kobuk is 1% more expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Kobuk, AK: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 101, Kobuk, AK is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 11% above the Alaska state average of 90. Kobuk is a small community of 125 residents.
The median household income in Kobuk is $31,429, which is 58% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 50% of household income on rent. This is well above the 30% affordability threshold, indicating a significant housing cost burden for many residents.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Kobuk. The area sees an average annual temperature of 23.9°F, with summers averaging 57°F and winters around -7°F. Annual rainfall totals 16 inches spread over roughly 129 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $31,429
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -58%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,304/mo
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $963/mo
Climate in Kobuk
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | -2 | 7 | 17 | 36 | 56 | 70 | 70 | 63 | 50 | 28 | 8 | 2 |
| Avg °F | -11 | -3 | 4 | 25 | 45 | 59 | 60 | 53 | 41 | 21 | 0 | -6 |
| Low °F | -19 | -13 | -9 | 13 | 34 | 47 | 49 | 43 | 33 | 14 | -7 | -14 |
| Rain" | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 |