Chignik, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
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
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
28 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$667 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
12.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake and Peninsula Borough
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

Lake and Peninsula Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 19
Feb 2 12 21
Mar 1 10 26
Apr 1 4 35
May 1 0 44
Jun 1 0 51
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 4 0 47
Oct 3 5 35
Nov 3 13 25
Dec 3 18 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District S, AK State House District 37, AK
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Schools

Chignik Bay School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Chignik Lagoon School
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Perryville School
39 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
418 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
455 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
456 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
334 miles, N • 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
341 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

King Salmon Airport
177 miles, NE • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
190 miles, N • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
243 miles, E • 1 star
Bethel Airport
334 miles, N • 1 star
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