Kobuk 43 Poor
Kobuk Livability #276 ranked city in Alaska#26,882 ranked city in the USARanks better than 8% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Kobuk

PROS
  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Kobuk transportation information

      Statistic Kobuk Alaska National
      Average one way commute4min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work0.0%68.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%12.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk55.6%7.9%2.8%
      Working from home13.9%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Kobuk, AK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).