Kaltag, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
146 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$348 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$813 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.4% 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 11 -5
Feb 1 10 0
Mar 1 7 10
Apr 1 5 27
May 1 1 44
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 2 0 59
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 2 2 43
Oct 1 8 24
Nov 1 13 6
Dec 1 14 -1

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 81% of residents leaning left and 12% leaning right.

Liberal (81%) (12%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 10%
Hillary Clinton 81%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Kaltag School
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
Andrew K Demoski School
34 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Ella B Vernetti School
50 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
327 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
355 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
356 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
356 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
262 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
329 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Nome Airport
199 miles, NW • 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
208 miles, N • 1 star
Bethel Airport
263 miles, SW • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
326 miles, E • 1 star
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