King Salmon, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
354 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$132,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$292,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$588 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,181 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
20.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bristol Bay Borough
1
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

Bristol Bay Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 23
Feb 2 11 24
Mar 2 9 28
Apr 2 5 35
May 2 0 44
Jun 2 0 51
Jul 3 0 55
Aug 4 0 54
Sep 4 0 48
Oct 4 3 37
Nov 3 10 28
Dec 4 16 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Naknek Elementary
17 miles, W • 2.8 star
Bristol Bay Middle/High School
17 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
266 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
286 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
287 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

South Peninsula Hospital
187 miles, E • 4.1 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
226 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

King Salmon Airport
6 miles, W • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
74 miles, NW • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
162 miles, SE • 1 star
Bethel Airport
232 miles, NW • 1 star
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