Healy Lake, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
31 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$13,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
31.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
4 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$335,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,121 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
5
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

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 -5
Feb 0 5 1
Mar 0 5 12
Apr 0 3 31
May 1 1 47
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 3 0 60
Aug 2 0 54
Sep 1 2 42
Oct 1 9 23
Nov 1 10 3
Dec 1 9 -3

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Schools

Gerstle River School
15 miles, SW 1.9 star
Living Word Academy
22 miles, S 3.2 star
Dot Lake School
31 miles, S
Delta/Greely Homeschool
31 miles, NW 3.7 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
110 miles, NW 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
254 miles, SW 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
254 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
107 miles, NW 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
222 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
110 miles, NW 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
244 miles, SW 1 star
Yakutat Airport
352 miles, S 1 star