Minto, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
190 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
4 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$32,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$130 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$386 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 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 10 -10
Feb 1 8 -5
Mar 0 6 6
Apr 0 4 27
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 2 0 60
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 2 2 42
Oct 1 10 21
Nov 1 12 0
Dec 1 11 -6

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 7%

Schools

Minto School
8 miles, E 2.8 star
Gladys Dart School
31 miles, W 3.2 star
Rampart School
33 miles, N 3.2 star
Nenana City School
39 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
54 miles, SE 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
270 miles, SW 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
270 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
57 miles, SE 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
244 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
54 miles, SE 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
343 miles, S 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
354 miles, NE 1 star