Kalifornsky, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
8,136 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,081 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$306,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$521 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,190 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.6% 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 2 19 15
Feb 2 16 19
Mar 1 15 25
Apr 1 4 35
May 1 0 45
Jun 1 0 52
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 4 0 47
Oct 4 4 34
Nov 3 16 22
Dec 3 24 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District D, AK State House District 7, AK
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Schools

Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
4 miles, E • 2.8 star
Cook Inlet Academy
4 miles, E • 1 star
Skyview Middle School
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
65 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
68 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
69 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Central Peninsula General Hospital
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
56 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kodiak Airport
192 miles, SW • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
196 miles, E • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
226 miles, W • 1 star
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