Emmonak, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
945 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kusilvak Census Area
6
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

Kusilvak Census Area
2
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 2
Feb 1 15 6
Mar 1 12 13
Apr 1 6 27
May 1 2 43
Jun 1 0 53
Jul 2 0 57
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 3 1 44
Oct 2 8 27
Nov 2 18 12
Dec 2 23 5

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 15%

Schools

Emmonak School
<1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Alakanuk School
8 miles, SW 1.4 star
Nunam Iqua School
20 miles, SW 1.4 star
Kotlik School
35 miles, E 1.4 star

Colleges

Alaska Career College
487 miles, SE 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
488 miles, SE 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
488 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
164 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Nome Airport
123 miles, N 1 star
Bethel Airport
163 miles, S 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
289 miles, NE 1 star
Dillingham Airport
327 miles, S 1 star