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North Slope Borough, AK Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for North Slope Borough, Alaska.

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Getting help in North Slope Borough

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Veterans in North Slope Borough

The ACS estimates about 373, give or take 145 civilian veterans in North Slope Borough.

By ACS estimates, North Slope Borough has the 13th largest veteran population among Alaska's 30 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureNorth Slope BoroughAlaskaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher1 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older account for 16 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in North Slope Borough; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Veterans under 35 account for 14 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in North Slope Borough; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in North Slope Borough; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in North Slope Borough

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureNorth Slope BoroughAlaskaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$78,785 ± $33,621$67,996 ± $2,501$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$59,117 ± $7,742$44,095 ± $564$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over4.0% ± 3.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over33.2% ± 19.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6495.8% ± 13.0 points76.6% ± 2.0 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.7% ± 8.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over80.1% ± 11.3 points96.4% ± 0.7 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over14.8% ± 9.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects more veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in North Slope Borough

VA reports 18 veterans in North Slope Borough receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percentNot published
30 to 40 percentNot published
50 to 60 percentNot published
70 to 90 percentNot published
100 percentNot published

FY2019: 33 recipients. Change to FY2025: -15.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in North Slope Borough

In 2025, lenders reported 0 VA-backed home loans out of 17 home loans made in North Slope Borough (0.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $1,249,125. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are post-9/11 only (about 138, give or take 101; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and Vietnam era only (about 82, give or take 49; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

VA money in North Slope Borough

VA reported about $394,000 in compensation and pension spending and about $143,000 in medical care spending in North Slope Borough for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to North Slope Borough is Anchorage Midtown VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Anchorage, AK, about 580 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to North Slope Borough is Wasilla Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Wasilla, AK, about 555 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Anchorage RO (station 463); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Fort Richardson National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
Bldg 58-512 Davis Highway Fort Richardson, AK 99505
907-384-7075

About 575.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Metlakatla Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
470 Oceanview Rd Metlakatla, AK 99926
907-886-1121

About 1,199.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in North Slope Borough

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (26)

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Alaska Balance of State CoC counted 36 veterans experiencing homelessness (28 sheltered, 8 unsheltered).

AK-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 64 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System (opens in a new tab), 888-353-7574. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving North Slope Borough

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in North Slope Borough

  • Utqiaġvik (city): about 4,778 residents
  • Prudhoe Bay (unincorporated community): about 1,664 residents
  • Point Hope (city): about 832 residents
  • Wainwright (city): about 718 residents
  • Nuiqsut (city): about 616 residents
More places (4)
  • Point Lay (unincorporated community): about 390 residents
  • Anaktuvuk Pass (city): about 329 residents
  • Atqasuk (city): about 288 residents
  • Kaktovik (city): about 124 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Alaska benefits

Qualifying veterans rated at least 50 percent may receive a municipal primary residence exemption.

Alaska provides free disabled veteran plates and one free vehicle registration to qualifying veterans rated at least 50 percent service-related.

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near North Slope Borough

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Chad Gessel

Attorney · Anchorage · AK · About 584 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59613

2.8 · 33 reviews · Firm rating

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John Day

Attorney · Anchorage · AK · About 619 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58426

5.0 · 1 reviews · Firm rating

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Jesse Rongitsch

Attorney · Wasilla · AK

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60593

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Felicia Bailey

Attorney · Anchorage · AK · About 584 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 62178

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