Alcan Border, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,472 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
40.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$179,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$626 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$425 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
5
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

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 -8
Feb 0 5 -1
Mar 0 4 11
Apr 0 2 31
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 3 0 59
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 1 2 42
Oct 1 9 22
Nov 1 9 2
Dec 1 6 -5

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District R, AK State House District 36, AK
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Schools

Walter Northway School
29 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Tetlin School
51 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Alaska REACH Academy
71 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Tok School
71 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
251 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
298 miles, W • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
299 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
248 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
208 miles, SW • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
227 miles, S • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
250 miles, NW • 1 star
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