Loring, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,155 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$379,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$677 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,212 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ketchikan Gateway Borough
3
Ketchikan Urban Area
3
Alaska
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ketchikan Gateway Borough
6
Ketchikan Urban Area
6
Alaska
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 12 14 36
Feb 9 12 37
Mar 10 9 39
Apr 7 1 43
May 6 0 49
Jun 5 0 54
Jul 5 0 58
Aug 8 0 58
Sep 12 0 53
Oct 16 0 46
Nov 14 6 39
Dec 13 10 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 1, AK
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Schools

Point Higgins School
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Gateway Christian Schools
17 miles, SW • 5 star
Houghtaling Elementary
17 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
223 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
605 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
609 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
610 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
18 miles, SW • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
67 miles, N • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
174 miles, NW • 1 star
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