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Point Hope, AK

Founded 1966North Slope BoroughElev. 2 m
Population
721
Median home
$184,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Point Hope

With about 721 residents, Point Hope is one of Alaska's notable places. Point Hope was founded in 1966 and sits in North Slope Borough. The median age is 25.3 and the median household income is $81,944. Homes carry a median value of $184,700, and about 68% of residents own where they live. Around 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 4 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
721
Median age
25.3
Median household income
$81,944
Per-capita income
$24,297
Poverty rate
18.1%
High-school grad or higher
78.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
Unemployment
25.4%
Avg. commute
3.8 min
Work from home
2.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White1.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Black0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving27.4%
Management, business, science & arts24.6%
Service20.1%
Sales & office16.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$184,700
Median gross rent
$1,288/mo
Owner-occupied
68.1%
Median year built
1983
Households
166
Avg. household size
4.34

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Point Hope has 1 public school.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading10%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Tikigaq SchoolOtherGrades -112

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Point Hope vs Alaska and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Point Hope.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · North Slope County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
AvalancheVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low
Ice stormVery Low
LandslideVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Point Hope is in North Slope County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Point Hope was founded in 1966 and sits in North Slope Borough. Elevation ~2 m.

Map of Point Hope
Point Hope, AK
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Notable people from Point Hope
Howard Rock
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Nearby cities
Kotzebue (149 mi)Noorvik (182 mi)Selawik (214 mi)Nome (267 mi)Utqiaġvik (309 mi)Savoonga (339 mi)

Common questions

Point Hope — frequently asked

What is the population of Point Hope, Alaska?
Point Hope has a population of about 721, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Point Hope?
The median home value in Point Hope is $184,700, and the median gross rent is $1,288/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Point Hope face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates North Slope County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, avalanche.
How many schools are in Point Hope?
Point Hope has 1 public schools (). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Point Hope?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Point Hope. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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