Nelson Lagoon, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
83 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$829 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Aleutians East Borough
5
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

Aleutians East Borough
3
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 14 29
Feb 5 12 29
Mar 4 10 30
Apr 4 6 34
May 5 1 40
Jun 4 0 46
Jul 4 0 51
Aug 4 0 52
Sep 6 0 48
Oct 7 2 40
Nov 6 7 35
Dec 7 13 32

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District S, AK State House District 37, AK
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Sand Point School
56 miles, SE • 2.8 star
King Cove School
60 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Perryville School
97 miles, E • 3.2 star
Browse all schools near Aleutians East Borough

Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
534 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
562 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
563 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Browse all colleges near Aleutians East Borough

Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
342 miles, N • 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
455 miles, E • 4.1 star
Browse all hospitals near Aleutians East Borough

Airports

Dillingham Airport
250 miles, NE • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
270 miles, NE • 1 star
Bethel Airport
342 miles, N • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
370 miles, E • 1 star
Browse all airports near Aleutians East Borough