Kaktovik, AK
- Elevation
- 33 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
Highlights
What stands out in Kaktovik
Explore
More places like Kaktovik
About Kaktovik
Kaktovik is a tight-knit Iñupiat village of around 280 residents on Barter Island, perched along Alaska's northern coast by the Beaufort Sea. Bordering the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the community is rooted in traditional subsistence whaling and fishing. Families are served by the local Harold Kaveolook School, and the area is well known for polar bears wandering the coastline. It offers a very quiet, remote lifestyle shaped by Arctic wilderness and strong neighborhood bonds.
Top Rating Signals
Highest current ratings for this town.
Loading town details...
Beyond Kaktovik, AK
Is this the right place for you?
Every rating on this page comes from the same model behind our search. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll rank every community we cover around your priorities, and show you where Kaktovik, AK lands.