Nome Public RecordsAlaska

Nome, Alaska, has a population of approximately 3,500. The median age is around 34 years. About 52% are male and 48% female. Racially, the population is about 51% Alaska Native, 37% White, 5% Asian, 1% Black, and 6% multiracial or other. Hispanic or Latino residents make up roughly 3% of the total.

Nome, Alaska, has a homeownership rate of about 52%, with a median home value around $275,000 and median rent near $1,100 per month. Housing types include single-family homes, duplexes, and some multifamily units. Neighborhoods are small and close-knit, including East Nome and areas near the Bering Sea. Nome’s property tax rate is roughly 11.5 mills, equating to about $2,900 annually on a median-priced home. While prices have risen modestly in the past five years, the remote location means inventory is often limited. Rental vacancies are low due to temporary workers and seasonal demand.

Nome, Alaska, serves about 700 K-12 students across 3 main public schools, including Nome-Beltz High School, which has a graduation rate of 82%. There are no local colleges; only 13% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the national average. The schools offer standard and some vocational programs, with recent safety upgrades lowering incident rates to 0.3 per 100 students. Adult education and GED preparation are provided through the Nome Community Center. School performance scores range from 55-65 out of 100, reflecting challenges but steady improvement.

Transportation in Nome, AK, is dominated by personal vehicles, with approximately 83% of residents commuting alone by car and an average commute time of just 10 minutes. Public transit use is negligible, as Nome lacks a formal system, and walking accounts for about 11% of commutes. Over 90% of households own at least one vehicle. The city’s transportation infrastructure includes maintained roads only within city limits, as no highways connect Nome to other cities. Major employment hubs include Norton Sound Health Corporation, Nome Public Schools, and state or local government offices.

Healthcare in Nome, AK, centers on Norton Sound Regional Hospital (18 beds) and several local clinics. The city’s 3,700 residents—over 50% Alaska Native—face high rates of diabetes and respiratory diseases. Health coverage is strong, with over 90% insured (Medicaid, IHS, or private). Norton Sound Health Corporation employs ~700 staff, including doctors, nurses, and specialists. Access can be limited by remoteness and weather, requiring some patients to be flown to Anchorage for advanced care. Telemedicine and preventive programs aim to address ongoing health disparities among Nome’s diverse population.