Savoonga Public RecordsAlaska

Savoonga, located in the Nome Census Area, Alaska, has an estimated 2020 population of around 835 residents. The community is predominantly Alaska Native, with approximately 95% identifying as Native (mainly Siberian Yupik). The gender distribution is relatively even, with about 51% male and 49% female. The median age is roughly 25 years, reflecting a youthful population: about 38% are under 18, while less than 6% are 65 or older. Savoonga remains a close-knit, predominantly indigenous community with a young demographic profile.

Savoonga, a small city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, has a homeownership rate of roughly 65%, with median home values near $96,000, well below Alaska’s average. Rental units are scarce, with median rents around $1,000 per month. Housing types are predominantly single-family detached homes, many built before 1980. Neighborhoods are closely knit, reflecting the village’s compact layout. Property taxes in Nome Census Area are relatively low, averaging about 1% of property value annually. The market is stable, with limited sales and minor yearly value fluctuations due to the community’s remote location and small size.

Savoonga, a city on St. Lawrence Island near Nome, AK, has one main school—Savoonga School—serving K-12 with about 200 students; it is part of the Bering Strait School District. The school offers high school education but no local college or bachelor’s programs; residents seeking higher education must study elsewhere. Savoonga School’s proficiency scores in math and reading are below Alaska’s state average (math: ~3%, reading: ~8%). School safety measures are in place, but resources are limited. Adult education and vocational programs are minimal, focused mainly on GED preparation and cultural preservation.

Transportation in Savoonga, near Nome, AK, is limited due to its remote location on St. Lawrence Island—there are no roads connecting Savoonga to other cities. Most travel is by all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, or walking; roughly 70% of households report owning an ATV or snowmobile, while private car ownership is rare (less than 10%). There is no public transit system, and the average commute time within the village is under 10 minutes. The airport is the primary infrastructure for supplies and travel. Major employment comes from the school, local government, and subsistence activities.

Savoonga, on St. Lawrence Island in the Nome Census Area, AK, has no hospital; healthcare is provided by the Savoonga Clinic, a Norton Sound Health Corporation facility staffed by community health aides. Specialty care requires air transport to Nome (pop. ~3,800). Savoonga’s 2020 population was 835 (94% Alaska Native). Common health issues include respiratory infections, diabetes, and dental problems. Approximately 75%+ residents rely on Medicaid, Indian Health Service, or uninsured options. Access is limited by weather and isolation; provider-patient ratios are low, with sporadic visiting physicians and mid-level practitioners supplementing the clinic’s aides.