Cantwell, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
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
121 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
18.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$517 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Denali Borough
5
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

Denali Borough
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 3
Feb 1 8 7
Mar 0 6 14
Apr 0 4 28
May 1 2 43
Jun 2 0 53
Jul 3 0 56
Aug 3 0 51
Sep 2 3 42
Oct 1 11 24
Nov 1 11 9
Dec 1 12 6

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District O, AK State House District 30, AK
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Schools

Denali PEAK
33 miles, N • 2.8 star
Tri-Valley School
33 miles, N • 3.7 star
Anderson School
66 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
104 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
157 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
157 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
103 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
129 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
101 miles, NE • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
228 miles, S • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
403 miles, SE • 1 star
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