Bethel 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 3/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
18,487 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,616 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,266 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.9% 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 2 17 14
Feb 1 12 18
Mar 1 11 23
Apr 1 5 33
May 1 1 44
Jun 1 0 52
Jul 2 0 56
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 4 0 47
Oct 3 4 34
Nov 2 16 22
Dec 2 20 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 23% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District S, AK State House District 38, AK
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Schools

Tuluksak School
30 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Akiak School
36 miles, W • 1.9 star
Zackar Levi Elementary
41 miles, N • 1.4 star
George Morgan Sr HS
42 miles, N • 1.9 star

Colleges

Alaska Career College
344 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
345 miles, E • 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
346 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
56 miles, W • 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
307 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Bethel Airport
58 miles, W • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
142 miles, S • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
198 miles, S • 1 star
Nome Airport
299 miles, N • 1 star