Hyder, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
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
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
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
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
16 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,079 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$591 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
13.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
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

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 14 35
Feb 7 12 36
Mar 8 9 38
Apr 6 1 42
May 5 0 49
Jun 4 0 54
Jul 5 0 57
Aug 7 0 57
Sep 12 0 53
Oct 14 0 46
Nov 12 6 39
Dec 11 10 36

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 1, AK
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Schools

Hyder School
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
Fawn Mountain Elementary
76 miles, W • 2.3 star
Ketchikan Charter School
76 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
239 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
586 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
589 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
590 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
78 miles, W • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
96 miles, NW • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
125 miles, NW • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
216 miles, NW • 1 star
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