Nanwalek, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
208 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kenai Peninsula Borough
2
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

Kenai Peninsula Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 16 23
Feb 3 13 25
Mar 3 10 28
Apr 2 4 36
May 2 0 44
Jun 1 0 51
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 5 0 48
Oct 4 3 37
Nov 4 10 28
Dec 5 19 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District S, AK State House District 37, AK
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Schools

Nanwalek School
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Port Graham School
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Susan B English School
11 miles, E • 3.2 star
West Homer Elementary
25 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
102 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
146 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
147 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

South Peninsula Hospital
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
85 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kodiak Airport
111 miles, SW • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
174 miles, W • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
234 miles, W • 1 star
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