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Kaktovik, Alaska

City · Population 272 · #88 in Alaska

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Kaktovik is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census..

About Kaktovik

Kaktovik is a tiny community in northern Alaska counting 272 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Kaktovik is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.77 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 353 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Kaktovik Unique

The only place in America named Kaktovik — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
Positioned in northern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.

🏫 Schools in Kaktovik

Harold Kaveolook School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateAlaska

TypeCity

Population (2024)272

Rank in state#88 of 149

Land area0.77 sq mi

Density353/sq mi

Coordinates70.1210, -143.6302

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsSlight Chance Light Snow

Wind20 mph

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