Denali Borough, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
2,029 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,935 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$262,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$875 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.9% 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 8 0
Feb 0 7 4
Mar 0 5 13
Apr 0 3 29
May 1 2 44
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 3 0 58
Aug 3 0 52
Sep 2 2 42
Oct 1 11 24
Nov 1 11 7
Dec 1 12 3

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District O, AK State House District 30, AK
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Schools

Denali PEAK
34 miles, E • 2.8 star
Tri-Valley School
34 miles, E • 3.7 star
Cantwell School
40 miles, SE
Anderson School
52 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
105 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
172 miles, S • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
172 miles, S • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
105 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
149 miles, S • 3.2 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
102 miles, NE • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
265 miles, S • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
410 miles, SW • 1 star