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Is Nikolai, AK a Good Place to Live?

Nikolai is a small town of 87 in Alaska, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Nikolai stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Nikolai is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nikolai city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Nikolai metro area.

Metric Nikolai, AK National Avg
Median Home Value $85,000 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 68.4% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Nikolai is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Nikolai is served primarily by Iditarod Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Nikolai, AK National Avg
School District Iditarod Area School District —
Elementary Schools N/A —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 12.6:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 84.2% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nikolai sees average highs of 2.6°F in January and 69.5°F in July, with 18.1 inches of annual precipitation and 86.5 inches of snow per year.

MetricNikolai, AK
Average High — January2.6°F
Average High — July69.5°F
Annual Precipitation18.1"
Annual Snowfall86.5"

Demographics

MetricNikolai, AKNational Avg
Population87—
Median Age36.438.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute Time3.9 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)1.1%59.3%
Black or African American2.3%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.3%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 1812.6%22.2%
65 and over10.3%16.8%

Nearby Cities

McGrath, AK 38 mi Takotna, AK 54 mi Lake Minchumina, AK 81 mi

ZIP Codes in Nikolai

Nikolai, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99691

Nikolai vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nikolai has a median home value of $85,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Crime data for Nikolai is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.
Public schools in Nikolai are operated by Iditarod Area School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nikolai, AK has a population of 87, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Nikolai averages 2.6°F in January and 69.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.1 inches with about 86.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nikolai, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99691.
The population of Nikolai, Alaska is 87 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nikolai: median home $85,000, median household income N/A, schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nikolai side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.