Chevak, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
464 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
93.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,089 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
59.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$387 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$779 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kusilvak Census Area
6
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

Kusilvak Census Area
2
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 22 11
Feb 2 16 15
Mar 1 13 20
Apr 1 7 32
May 1 1 44
Jun 2 0 54
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 3 0 55
Sep 3 1 46
Oct 3 7 31
Nov 2 20 18
Dec 3 26 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Chevak School
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Hooper Bay School
17 miles, W • 1 star
Scammon Bay School
21 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ayaprun School
52 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Alaska Career College
520 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
521 miles, E • 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
522 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
137 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bethel Airport
136 miles, SE • 1 star
Nome Airport
206 miles, NE • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
297 miles, SE • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
365 miles, SE • 1 star
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