CENSUS AREA REPORT AK

Nome Census Area, Alaska

14 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 14 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 14 tracked ZIP records scored
14
ZIP Codes
$105K
Median Home Value
$917
Avg Remediation (88% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Nome Census Area, Alaska

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 12.8%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,039, driven primarily by flood

53.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Census Area Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
53.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,039

Flood $800/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Water Infrastructure $364/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

3,885 housing units in Nome Census Area

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 47%
2000+ 15%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Nome Census Area

$105K
Median Home Value
$917
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Nome Census Area, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Nome Census Area residents

Asthma 12.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Nome Census Area

14 ZIP codes tracked in Nome Census Area.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 99659 Saint Michael
2 99671 Stebbins $116K
3 99684 Unalakleet $171K
4 99739 Elim $117K
5 99742 Gambell $77K
6 99753 Koyuk $97K
7 99762 Nome $324K
8 99769 Savoonga $105K
9 99771 Shaktoolik $93K
10 99772 Shishmaref $117K
11 99778 Teller $57K
12 99783 Wales $97K
13 99784 White Mountain $105K
14 99785 Brevig Mission $81K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Nome Census Area

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Nome Census Area in Alaska covers 14 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Nome Census Area.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest environmental risk in Nome Census Area?
The primary environmental risk factor in Nome Census Area is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,039 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Nome Census Area?
The median home build year in Nome Census Area is 1986. 53.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Nome Census Area, Alaska Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alaska/nome/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-alaska-nome,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Nome Census Area, Alaska Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alaska/nome/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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