Kasaan, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
72 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$383,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$433 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$850 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.8% 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 13 14 36
Feb 9 12 37
Mar 10 9 39
Apr 7 1 43
May 6 0 49
Jun 4 0 54
Jul 5 0 58
Aug 8 0 58
Sep 12 0 53
Oct 16 0 46
Nov 14 6 39
Dec 12 10 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Schools

Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
2 miles, S 3.2 star
Thorne Bay School
10 miles, N 2.8 star
Hollis School
11 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
212 miles, N 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
624 miles, SE 1 star
Whatcom Community College
627 miles, SE 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
628 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
32 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
31 miles, SE 1 star
Wrangell Airport
64 miles, NE 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
153 miles, NW 1 star