Bettles, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$45,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$237 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$386 $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

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
8
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

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 -10
Feb 1 8 -5
Mar 0 6 6
Apr 0 4 27
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 2 0 60
Aug 2 0 52
Sep 2 2 42
Oct 1 10 21
Nov 1 12 0
Dec 1 11 -6

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 7%

Schools

Allakaket School
38 miles, W 3.2 star
Nunamiut School
85 miles, N 1.9 star
Johnny Oldman School
96 miles, W 3.2 star
Rampart School
104 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
176 miles, S 1.9 star
Ilisagvik College
330 miles, N 1 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
398 miles, S 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
179 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
178 miles, S 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
240 miles, NE 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
300 miles, NW 1 star