Ferry, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
33 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$238,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$533 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$825 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Denali Borough
5
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

Denali Borough
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 3
Feb 1 8 7
Mar 0 6 14
Apr 0 4 28
May 1 2 43
Jun 2 0 53
Jul 3 0 56
Aug 3 0 51
Sep 2 3 42
Oct 1 11 24
Nov 1 11 9
Dec 1 12 6

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (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
12 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Tri-Valley School
12 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Anderson School
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
CyberLynx Correspondence Program
36 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
65 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
200 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
200 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
64 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
172 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
62 miles, NE • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
270 miles, S • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
425 miles, NE • 1 star
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