Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
2,313 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$278,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$371 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$736 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 28 28
Feb 6 20 30
Mar 6 16 34
Apr 4 3 40
May 4 0 47
Jun 3 0 53
Jul 4 0 56
Aug 5 0 56
Sep 10 0 50
Oct 12 2 42
Nov 9 16 33
Dec 9 21 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District B, AK State House District 3, AK
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Schools

Gustavus School
6 miles, E • 4.1 star
Hoonah City School
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hoonah Jr/Sr High School
26 miles, S • 2.8 star
Pelican School
33 miles, SW

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
45 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
492 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
520 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
52 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Gustavus Airport
7 miles, E • 1 star
Juneau International Airport
48 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
96 miles, S • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
154 miles, NW • 1 star