Hughes, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
32 332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
42.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$717 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yukon-Koyukuk 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

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 -5
Feb 1 8 1
Mar 0 6 10
Apr 0 4 28
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 2 0 60
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 2 2 43
Oct 1 10 23
Nov 1 11 4
Dec 1 11 -1

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.

Liberal (76%) (17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 15%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District R, AK State House District 36, AK
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Schools

Johnny Oldman School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Allakaket School
57 miles, E • 3.2 star
Jimmy Huntington School
65 miles, W • 2.3 star
Maudrey J Sommer School
86 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
202 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
362 miles, S • 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
362 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
205 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
202 miles, SE • 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
238 miles, NW • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
323 miles, NE • 1 star
Nome Airport
340 miles, W • 1 star
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