White MountainAK
A town of 222, settled in 1969. Public schools that outperform most of Alaska.
What makes White Mountain stand out
The thing White Mountain does most differently from other towns.
222 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 2% of U.S. communities.
White Mountain’s public schools outperform 31% of Alaska districts
The public schools White Mountain’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of Alaska’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain School | PK–12 | 66 | C |
How healthy White Mountain is
White Mountain beats the Alaska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 25.
| What stands out | White Mountain | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.8% | 7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 42.4% | 14.3% |
0% of White Mountain is conserved land
1.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About White Mountain
City in Alaska, United States
White Mountain (Inupiaq: Nasirvik, Nachirvik, or Nachizrvik) is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, White Mountain had a population of 185. The city is an Iġaluŋmiut (Fish River tribe) Inupiat village, with historical influences from and relationships with Qawiaraq (Mary's Igloo) Inupiat and Golovin and Elim Yup’iks. 86.2% of the population is Alaska Native or part Native. Subsistence activities are prevalent. White Mountain is the only village on the Seward Peninsula located inland, not on the ocean.
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- Established
- 1969
- Population
- 185
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- ZIP code
- 99784
- Area code
- 907