Beluga, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$46,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$228 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
12.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kenai Peninsula Borough
2
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

Kenai Peninsula Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 18
Feb 2 12 21
Mar 2 11 26
Apr 1 4 35
May 1 0 44
Jun 1 0 51
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 4 0 46
Oct 4 4 35
Nov 3 12 23
Dec 3 17 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

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.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Tebughna School
9 miles, S • 2.8 star
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School
32 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Nikiski North Star Elementary
37 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Kincaid Elementary
40 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Alaska Career College
44 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
45 miles, E • 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
46 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Alaska Regional Hospital
45 miles, E • 4.1 star
Providence Alaska Medical Center
46 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
198 miles, SE • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
242 miles, SW • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
257 miles, W • 1 star
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