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Nome Census Area
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Nome Census Area is a remote Alaskan region, best known for its gold rush legacy, stunning tundra landscapes, and rich indigenous culture. Nome itself is a gateway to unique Arctic adventures and is the finish line of the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
10,046
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
64.83°, -163.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,450
Local Cost
$2,440
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
-4.2°C
Summer Avg
10.6°C
Winter Avg
-17.5°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
-42.0°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
651 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WMO
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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