Ketchikan, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,151 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,835 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$340,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$690 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,152 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ketchikan Gateway Borough
3
Ketchikan Urban Area
3
Alaska
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ketchikan Gateway Borough
6
Ketchikan Urban Area
6
Alaska
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 12 14 36
Feb 9 12 37
Mar 10 9 39
Apr 7 1 43
May 6 0 49
Jun 5 0 54
Jul 5 0 58
Aug 8 0 58
Sep 12 0 53
Oct 16 0 46
Nov 14 6 39
Dec 13 10 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 1, AK
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Schools

Ketchikan High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Houghtaling Elementary
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Fast Track
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
237 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
594 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
597 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
598 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
2 miles, W • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
82 miles, N • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
111 miles, N • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
184 miles, NW • 1 star
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