Fritz Creek, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
2,432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$328,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$449 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$971 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kenai Peninsula Borough
2
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

Kenai Peninsula Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 17 24
Feb 4 14 26
Mar 3 13 29
Apr 3 5 36
May 2 0 44
Jun 2 0 51
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 4 0 53
Sep 6 0 47
Oct 6 3 37
Nov 5 11 28
Dec 6 19 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 20%

Schools

McNeil Canyon Elementary
1 miles, SE 4.1 star
Voznesenka School
7 miles, E 1.9 star
Kachemak Selo School
8 miles, E 2.3 star
Razdolna School
8 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
69 miles, E 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
110 miles, NE 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
112 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

South Peninsula Hospital
11 miles, W 4.1 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
52 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Kodiak Airport
145 miles, SW 1 star
King Salmon Airport
203 miles, W 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
206 miles, E 1 star