Gustavus, AK
Livability
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Bikeability
3/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
610
332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
31.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$64,167
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.8%
88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$276,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$230
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,028
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.5%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
4
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
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | 32 | 24 |
| Feb | 5 | 23 | 27 |
| Mar | 5 | 19 | 32 |
| Apr | 3 | 4 | 39 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 48 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 57 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Sep | 7 | 0 | 49 |
| Oct | 9 | 3 | 41 |
| Nov | 7 | 20 | 30 |
| Dec | 7 | 25 | 27 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.
Liberal (40%) (52%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 52%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District, AK State Senate District B, AK State House District 3, AKSchools
Gustavus School
1 miles, S
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4.1
Hoonah City School
25 miles, S
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3.2
Hoonah Jr/Sr High School
25 miles, S
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2.8
Pelican School
38 miles, SW
Colleges
University of Alaska Southeast
40 miles, SE
•
1.9
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
497 miles, NW
•
1.9
Alaska Bible College
510 miles, NW
Alaska Pacific University
524 miles, NW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Bartlett Regional Hospital
46 miles, SE
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4.1
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
96 miles, S
Petersburg Medical Center
152 miles, S
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
184 miles, S
Airports
Gustavus Airport
1 miles, SE
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1
Juneau International Airport
42 miles, SE
•
1.4
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
97 miles, S
•
1
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
153 miles, S
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1