Kenai Peninsula Borough, 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 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
59,843 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,722 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$297,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,029 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 18
Feb 2 16 21
Mar 2 16 26
Apr 1 5 35
May 1 0 44
Jun 1 0 51
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 5 0 47
Oct 4 4 35
Nov 3 15 24
Dec 4 25 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District S, AK State House District 37, AK
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Schools

Ninilchik School
32 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Tustumena Elementary
36 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Aurora Borealis Charter School
39 miles, E • 4.6 star

Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
100 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
100 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
102 miles, E • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Central Peninsula General Hospital
43 miles, E • 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
56 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Kodiak Airport
181 miles, SW • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
191 miles, W • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
233 miles, E • 1 star