Karluk, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
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
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
26 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$530 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$491 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kodiak Island Borough
5
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

Kodiak Island Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 14 26
Feb 5 11 27
Mar 4 9 29
Apr 4 5 36
May 5 0 44
Jun 4 0 50
Jul 4 0 55
Aug 4 0 55
Sep 6 0 49
Oct 6 3 38
Nov 5 10 29
Dec 7 16 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District C, AK State House District 5, AK
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Schools

Karluk School
3 miles, W
Akhiok School
45 miles, S
Old Harbor School
48 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
247 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
294 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
295 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

South Peninsula Hospital
175 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
232 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kodiak Airport
70 miles, E • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
112 miles, NW • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
181 miles, NW • 1 star
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