Kiana, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
471 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
95.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,719 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$588 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Arctic Borough
9
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

Northwest Arctic Borough
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 -6
Feb 1 10 -4
Mar 0 7 2
Apr 0 5 17
May 1 1 36
Jun 1 0 50
Jul 2 0 54
Aug 2 0 49
Sep 2 1 39
Oct 1 8 19
Nov 1 11 3
Dec 1 12 -2

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District T, AK State House District 40, AK
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Schools

Kiana School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary
19 miles, W • 1.9 star
Davis-Ramoth School
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
Kotzebue Middle/High School
58 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Ilisagvik College
314 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
384 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
511 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
387 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
59 miles, W • 1 star
Nome Airport
222 miles, SW • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
374 miles, E • 1 star
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