Dillingham 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 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,780 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$920 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 2 14 17
Feb 1 11 20
Mar 1 9 24
Apr 1 4 33
May 1 0 44
Jun 1 0 51
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 4 0 47
Oct 3 4 34
Nov 2 11 24
Dec 2 17 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Aleknagik School
22 miles, SW • 3.2 star
William "Sonny" Nelson School
31 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Chief Ivan Blunka School
34 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Dillingham Elementary
35 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Colleges

Alaska Career College
309 miles, E • 1.4 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
309 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
310 miles, E • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
148 miles, NW • 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
235 miles, E • 4.1 star

Airports

Dillingham Airport
36 miles, SW • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
Bethel Airport
150 miles, NW • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
242 miles, SE • 1 star