Koyukuk, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
44 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$208 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$813 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
8
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

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 -5
Feb 1 10 0
Mar 1 7 10
Apr 1 5 27
May 1 1 44
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 2 0 59
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 2 2 43
Oct 1 8 24
Nov 1 13 6
Dec 1 14 -1

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 81% of residents leaning left and 12% leaning right.

Liberal (81%) (12%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 10%
Hillary Clinton 81%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District R, AK State House District 36, AK
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Schools

Ella B Vernetti School
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Andrew K Demoski School
18 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Sidney C Huntington Jr/Sr High School
26 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
289 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
355 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
355 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
292 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
195 miles, N • 1 star
Nome Airport
230 miles, W • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
288 miles, E • 1 star
Bethel Airport
313 miles, SW • 1 star
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