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North Slope Borough, Alaska

FIPS 02185

Juniper

North Slope Borough is in the lowest 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 7% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 15% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$254,109

Higher than 59% of U.S. counties
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.28×

Lower than 81% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

14.8

Lower than 85% of U.S. counties

The boundary of North Slope Borough.

The basics

Total Population

10,810

Median Age

35

Population Density

0.12

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,305

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Income

$95,694

Higher than 93% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,254

Higher than 85% of U.S. counties

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

48.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

-18.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

13.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

290.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

7.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

47

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

North Slope Borough: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in North Slope Borough?
The estimated median home value in North Slope Borough today is $254,109, higher than 59% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in North Slope Borough?
The median annual property tax in North Slope Borough is $2,305, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is North Slope Borough expensive to live in?
Homes in North Slope Borough cost about 2.28× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in North Slope Borough?
The median gross rent in North Slope Borough is $1,254 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. counties.
How many people live in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough has a population of 10,810, about 0.12 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.
What is the weather like in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough averages 13.6°F year-round, summer highs near 48.9°F, winter lows around -18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47 inches of snow a year.
Is North Slope Borough at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
North Slope Borough's FEMA National Risk Index score is 14.8 (lower than 85% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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