Chenega, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
54 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
66.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$668 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$275 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
10.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chugach Census Area
4
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

Chugach Census Area
2
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 15
Feb 2 18 19
Mar 2 18 24
Apr 1 7 34
May 1 1 45
Jun 1 0 53
Jul 2 0 56
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 3 0 46
Oct 3 9 33
Nov 2 20 20
Dec 2 28 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (41%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District C, AK State House District 5, AK
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Schools

Chenega School
2 miles, SW
William H Seward Elementary School
50 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Seward Middle School
50 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Seward High School
50 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
50 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
98 miles, N • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
98 miles, N • 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
98 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Alaska Native Medical Center
97 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
90 miles, E • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
228 miles, W • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
292 miles, SE • 1 star
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