Craig, AK
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
1,063
332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
20.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$67,788
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7%
88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$244,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$546
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$952
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
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
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 14 | 35 |
| Feb | 8 | 11 | 36 |
| Mar | 9 | 9 | 38 |
| Apr | 6 | 1 | 43 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 48 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 57 |
| Aug | 7 | 0 | 57 |
| Sep | 11 | 0 | 52 |
| Oct | 15 | 0 | 46 |
| Nov | 13 | 5 | 39 |
| Dec | 12 | 10 | 36 |
Hazards
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.
Liberal (41%) (52%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 52%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 2, AKSchools
Craig High School
<1 miles, W
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3.2
PACE Correspondence
1 miles, W
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3.2
Craig Elementary
1 miles, W
•
2.8
Craig Middle School
1 miles, W
•
2.3
Colleges
University of Alaska Southeast
208 miles, N
•
1.9
Northwest Indian College
641 miles, SE
•
1
Whatcom Community College
644 miles, SE
•
1.4
Bellingham Technical College
645 miles, SE
•
2.3
Hospitals
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
57 miles, SE
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3.2
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
74 miles, NE
Petersburg Medical Center
92 miles, NE
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
138 miles, N
Airports
Ketchikan International Airport
56 miles, SE
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1
Wrangell Airport
74 miles, NE
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1
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
91 miles, NE
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1
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
138 miles, N
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1