Kodiak, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,497 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,373 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$314,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,292 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kodiak Island 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

Kodiak Island Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 15 26
Feb 5 11 27
Mar 4 9 29
Apr 4 5 36
May 5 0 44
Jun 4 0 50
Jul 4 0 55
Aug 4 0 55
Sep 6 0 49
Oct 6 3 38
Nov 5 10 30
Dec 7 16 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District C, AK State House District 5, AK
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Schools

Akteach
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Kodiak High School
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Kodiak Middle School
1 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
192 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
251 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
252 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

South Peninsula Hospital
132 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
193 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kodiak Airport
4 miles, SW • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
166 miles, NW • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
236 miles, NW • 1 star
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