Nelchina, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 1/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
106 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,759 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
88 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$236,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,054 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Copper River Census Area
4
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

Copper River Census Area
3
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 -7
Feb 0 5 0
Mar 0 4 12
Apr 0 3 31
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 3 0 59
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 1 2 42
Oct 1 9 23
Nov 1 9 3
Dec 1 8 -4

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Glacier View School
33 miles, W • 4.1 star
Upstream Learning Correspondence
43 miles, E • 3.7 star
Glennallen Elementary
43 miles, E • 2.3 star
Glennallen Jr/Sr High School
43 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Alaska Pacific University
113 miles, W • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
114 miles, W • 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
115 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
85 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
114 miles, S • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
196 miles, N • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
297 miles, SE • 1 star
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