Northwest Arctic Borough, AK cities and towns

Northwest Arctic County is situated in the northwest region of the U.S. state of Alaska. The county is known for its rugged natural beauty, including vast expanses of tundra and breathtaking mountain ranges. Visitors to the region can explore the Noatak National Preserve, which offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and river rafting. The county is also home to the vibrant cultural heritage of the Iñupiat people, with opportunities to learn about their traditional lifestyles and storytelling. Additionally, the Aurora cycle and Midnight Sun are captivating natural phenomena of the region. Northwest Arctic County provides a unique opportunity to experience the raw beauty of Alaska's wilderness.

Northwest Arctic Borough (AK) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages	12
Population	7700 people
Area	40230 sq mi
Density	0.2/sq mi
Altitude	19 ft
Median Household Income	$63,000
Poverty rate	18%
Unemployment rate	12%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)	5%

Environmental risk in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK

Overall risk	Very Low
Expected Annual Loss	Very Low
Social Vulnerability	Very High
Community Resilience	Very Low
Avalanche Risk	Not Applicable
Coastal Flooding Risk	Very Low
Cold Wave Risk	Relatively Moderate
Drought Risk	No Rating
Earthquake Risk	Very Low
Hail Risk	No Rating
Heat Wave Risk	No Rating
Hurricane Risk	Not Applicable
Ice Storm Risk	Very Low
Landslide Risk	Insufficient Data
Lightning Risk	Insufficient Data
Riverine Flooding Risk	Very Low
Strong Wind Risk	No Rating
Tornado Risk	Very Low
Tsunami Risk	Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Risk	Not Applicable
Wildfire Risk	Relatively Low
Winter Weather Risk	Relatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Northwest Arctic Borough administration contact details

Northwest Arctic County administration contact details	Address: 163 Lagoon Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752
County seat	Kotzebue
Phone number	(907) 442-2500
Official website	https://www.nwabor.org/
County clerk	Roswell Schaeffer
County permits office or building department contact details	[email protected]
County commissioner	Walter Sampson

List of cities and towns in Northwest Arctic Borough by population size

KOTZEBUE
Kotzebue is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -4 000 inhabitants.
SELAWIK
Selawik is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -1 000 inhabitants.
NOORVIK
Noorvik is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -1 000 inhabitants.
BUCKLAND
Buckland is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -500 inhabitants.
KIANA
Kiana is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -500 inhabitants.
KIVALINA
Kivalina is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -500 inhabitants.
AMBLER
Ambler is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -500 inhabitants.
SHUNGNAK
Shungnak is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -500 inhabitants.
DEERING
Deering is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -500 inhabitants.
KOBUK
Kobuk is a Second class city in Northwest Arctic borough with -500 inhabitants.