Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
13,870 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,155 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$379,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$677 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,212 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ketchikan Urban Area
3
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

Ketchikan Urban Area
6
Alaska
5
United States
4

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 52% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Fawn Mountain Elementary
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
Ketchikan Charter School
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
Schoenbar Middle School
22 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
242 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
583 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
586 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
588 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
25 miles, W • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
87 miles, N • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
117 miles, N • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
197 miles, NW • 1 star
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