Elfin Cove, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
13 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,111 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$265,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$244 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$843 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
13.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hoonah-Angoon 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

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 31 27
Feb 5 22 29
Mar 4 17 33
Apr 3 3 40
May 3 0 48
Jun 3 0 54
Jul 4 0 56
Aug 5 0 56
Sep 9 0 49
Oct 9 2 41
Nov 7 19 33
Dec 7 24 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 2, AK
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Schools

Pelican School
9 miles, S
Hoonah City School
31 miles, E • 3.2 star
Hoonah Jr/Sr High School
31 miles, E • 2.8 star
Gustavus School
31 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
63 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
486 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
517 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
68 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gustavus Airport
32 miles, NE • 1 star
Juneau International Airport
65 miles, E • 1.4 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
80 miles, S • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
153 miles, SE • 1 star
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