Galena, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
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
565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$950 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
8
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

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 -6
Feb 1 8 1
Mar 1 6 10
Apr 1 4 29
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 2 0 59
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 2 2 43
Oct 1 10 23
Nov 1 11 5
Dec 1 11 -2

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District R, AK State House District 36, AK
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Schools

Sidney C Huntington Elementary
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Ella B Vernetti School
26 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
266 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
330 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
330 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
269 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
219 miles, N • 1 star
Nome Airport
254 miles, NW • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
265 miles, E • 1 star
Bethel Airport
315 miles, SW • 1 star
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