NomeND
A town of 49.
Population
49
residents
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
64.4
years
Small town
49 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nome. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Nome has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–22°
Spring30–53°
Summer56–80°
Fall34–55°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Nome is
Nome beats the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better21 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Nome | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 69.7% | 64.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 6.1% |
Lisbon Area Health Services
17.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →