Buckland, 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 1/10
local_library Schools 1/10
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
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
629 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,136 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$660 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$508 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Arctic Borough
9
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

Northwest Arctic Borough
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 -4
Feb 1 11 0
Mar 1 7 4
Apr 1 5 18
May 1 1 36
Jun 1 0 48
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 51
Sep 2 1 42
Oct 1 8 25
Nov 1 12 9
Dec 1 12 1

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District T, AK State House District 40, AK
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Schools

Buckland School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Deering School
45 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Davis-Ramoth School
54 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary
59 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Ilisagvik College
386 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
390 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
478 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
359 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
75 miles, N • 1 star
Nome Airport
160 miles, W • 1 star
Bethel Airport
360 miles, SW • 1 star
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