Nenana, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
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
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
527 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$983 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.2% 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 -2
Feb 1 6 4
Mar 0 5 13
Apr 0 3 32
May 1 1 47
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 3 0 60
Aug 2 0 54
Sep 2 2 43
Oct 1 11 24
Nov 1 12 6
Dec 1 11 1

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

CyberLynx Correspondence Program
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
Nenana City School
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
Anderson School
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Watershed Charter School
41 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
43 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
232 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
232 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
45 miles, E • 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
206 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
41 miles, E • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
302 miles, S • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
391 miles, NE • 1 star
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