Funny River, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
1,127 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,550 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$393 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,089 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.7% 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 2 27 16
Feb 2 23 20
Mar 1 26 26
Apr 1 6 36
May 1 0 45
Jun 1 0 52
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 55
Sep 4 0 47
Oct 4 5 34
Nov 3 20 22
Dec 3 33 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District D, AK State House District 8, AK
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Schools

Sterling Elementary
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Soldotna Elementary
10 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Connections
10 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
10 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
53 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
58 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
59 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Central Peninsula General Hospital
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Alaska Native Medical Center
59 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
181 miles, E • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
198 miles, SW • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
240 miles, W • 1 star
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