Petersville, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
42 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$204,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$321 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$432 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
7.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1
Anchorage Metro Area
7
Alaska
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1
Anchorage Metro Area
7
Alaska
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 24 12
Feb 2 21 16
Mar 1 15 22
Apr 1 8 33
May 1 1 44
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 3 0 58
Aug 4 0 53
Sep 4 1 44
Oct 3 12 31
Nov 2 24 17
Dec 3 32 14

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District O, AK State House District 30, AK
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Schools

Trapper Creek Elementary
20 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Talkeetna Elementary
27 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Susitna Valley High
35 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Willow Elementary
56 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Anchorage
94 miles, S • 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
94 miles, S • 1.4 star
Alaska Pacific University
94 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
81 miles, S • 3.2 star
Alaska Regional Hospital
93 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
188 miles, NE • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
224 miles, SE • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
326 miles, SW • 1 star
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