Metlakatla, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
1,338 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
6 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$389 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$515 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
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

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4

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 is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Richard Johnson Elementary
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Metlakatla High School
1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Charles R Leask Sr Middle School
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Fawn Mountain Elementary
14 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
254 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
578 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
582 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
583 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
18 miles, N • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
100 miles, N • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
128 miles, N • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
198 miles, NW • 1 star
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