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Elim, AK
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
Population
383
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
145
ZIP codes
0
Elim and its ZIP codes
Elim at a glance
- Elim is about 113 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Elim, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nome Census Area. PPP loans are for Elim.
Unemployment rate
8.5%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,191
3,874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,245
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $29,223 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elim, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
91
Countywide, mostly blizzard
Flood insurance policies
25
0.9% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elim, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
36.8%
U.S. 12.8% +24.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Elim
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GolovinCity | 22 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elim, AK in?
- Elim is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Elim, AK?
- About 383 people live in Elim, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elim?
- Nearby places include Golovin (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023