Aleutians West Census Area, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
5,178 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,344 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$419,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$761 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
20.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 18 24
Feb 3 15 25
Mar 3 13 29
Apr 3 5 35
May 3 0 42
Jun 3 0 48
Jul 3 0 53
Aug 4 0 54
Sep 4 0 49
Oct 5 1 41
Nov 5 8 34
Dec 5 15 28

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 36% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Colleges

University of Maine at Fort Kent
4,490 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Northern Maine Community College
4,536 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Maine at Presque Isle
4,538 miles, NE • 1.4 star
White Mountains Community College
4,558 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Northern Maine Medical Center
4,489 miles, NE • 5 star
Cary Medical Center
4,527 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Ar Gould Hospital
4,538 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Airports

Chippewa County International Airport
4,030 miles, E • 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
4,119 miles, E • 1 star
MBS International Airport
4,176 miles, E • 1 star
Bishop International Airport
4,216 miles, E • 1.4 star