Chugach Census Area, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
6,964 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,565 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$330,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$745 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,340 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 15 11
Feb 1 14 16
Mar 1 12 22
Apr 0 4 34
May 1 1 45
Jun 1 0 53
Jul 2 0 56
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 2 0 46
Oct 2 8 31
Nov 1 16 17
Dec 1 22 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Cordova Jr/Sr High School
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mt Eccles Elementary
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Tatitlek Community School
31 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
114 miles, W • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
131 miles, NW • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
131 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
126 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

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