Halibut Cove, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
214 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
28.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$336 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 4 16 23
Feb 3 13 25
Mar 3 10 28
Apr 2 4 36
May 2 0 44
Jun 1 0 51
Jul 2 0 54
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 5 0 48
Oct 4 3 37
Nov 4 10 28
Dec 5 19 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District C, AK State House District 6, AK
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Schools

Homer Flex School
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Homer High School
12 miles, NW • 3.7 star
McNeil Canyon Elementary
12 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
72 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
121 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
122 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

South Peninsula Hospital
13 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
64 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Alaska Native Medical Center
122 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Kodiak Airport
134 miles, SW • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
202 miles, W • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
208 miles, E • 1 star
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