Chistochina, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
52 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
20.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$230,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$845 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$275 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Copper River 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

Copper River Census Area
3
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 -7
Feb 0 5 0
Mar 0 4 12
Apr 0 3 31
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 3 0 59
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 1 2 42
Oct 1 9 23
Nov 1 9 3
Dec 1 8 -4

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District R, AK State House District 36, AK
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Schools

Slana School
36 miles, E
Glennallen Elementary
38 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Glennallen Jr/Sr High School
38 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Upstream Learning Correspondence
38 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
179 miles, N • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
186 miles, W • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
186 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
157 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
146 miles, SW • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
177 miles, N • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
277 miles, S • 1 star
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