Nikolaevsk, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
202 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$388 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$799 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 25
Feb 3 12 25
Mar 3 10 30
Apr 3 4 36
May 2 0 44
Jun 2 0 51
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 5 0 48
Oct 5 3 38
Nov 5 10 29
Dec 6 19 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District C, AK State House District 6, AK
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Schools

Nikolaevsk School
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Chapman School
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
Homer High School
12 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
77 miles, E • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
111 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
112 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

South Peninsula Hospital
12 miles, S • 4.1 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
49 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kodiak Airport
147 miles, SW • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
195 miles, W • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
215 miles, E • 1 star
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