King Cove, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
1,204 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$707 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Aleutians East Borough
5
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

Aleutians East Borough
3
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 14 29
Feb 5 12 29
Mar 4 10 30
Apr 4 6 34
May 5 1 40
Jun 4 0 46
Jul 4 0 51
Aug 4 0 52
Sep 6 0 48
Oct 7 2 40
Nov 6 7 35
Dec 7 13 32

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 12%

Schools

King Cove School
3 miles, S 2.8 star
Sand Point School
75 miles, E 2.8 star
Perryville School
137 miles, E 3.2 star

Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
588 miles, E 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
618 miles, NE 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
619 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
394 miles, NE 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
509 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Dillingham Airport
309 miles, NE 1 star
King Salmon Airport
327 miles, NE 1 star
Bethel Airport
394 miles, NE 1 star
Kodiak Airport
418 miles, E 1 star