Adak, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
24.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$566 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
5.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Aleutians West Census Area
4
Alaska
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Aleutians West Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 23 13
Feb 2 18 16
Mar 2 16 25
Apr 3 5 38
May 3 0 49
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 4 0 62
Aug 4 0 60
Sep 3 0 54
Oct 3 1 43
Nov 4 8 32
Dec 3 20 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District S, AK State House District 37, AK
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Schools

Adak School
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
1,180 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
1,190 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
1,192 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
832 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Adak Airport
3 miles, SW • 1 star
Bethel Airport
830 miles, NE • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
859 miles, E • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
908 miles, E • 1 star
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