Golovin, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
205 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
4 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,401 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nome 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

Nome Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 -3
Feb 1 11 0
Mar 1 7 3
Apr 1 5 16
May 1 1 35
Jun 1 0 47
Jul 2 0 53
Aug 3 0 50
Sep 2 1 42
Oct 1 8 25
Nov 1 12 10
Dec 1 12 2

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 75% of residents leaning left and 18% leaning right.

Liberal (75%) (18%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 73%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District T, AK State House District 39, AK
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Schools

Martin L Olson School
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
White Mountain School
14 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Aniguiin School
22 miles, E • 2.3 star
Shaktoolik School
56 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
447 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
474 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
475 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
264 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Nome Airport
73 miles, W • 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
161 miles, NE • 1 star
Bethel Airport
264 miles, S • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
408 miles, S • 1 star
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