Platinum, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
25 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,950 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
4 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$37,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$337 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bethel Census Area
7
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

Bethel Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 15
Feb 2 13 19
Mar 2 12 23
Apr 1 6 33
May 2 1 45
Jun 2 0 53
Jul 3 0 57
Aug 4 0 55
Sep 4 0 48
Oct 3 4 35
Nov 3 17 23
Dec 3 20 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 69% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 15%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District S, AK State House District 37, AK
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Schools

Arviq School
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Rocky Mountain School
13 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Togiak School
48 miles, E • 1.4 star
Twin Hills School
53 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alaska Career College
437 miles, E • 1.4 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
438 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
438 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
127 miles, N • 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
362 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Dillingham Airport
116 miles, E • 1 star
Bethel Airport
126 miles, N • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
183 miles, SE • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
345 miles, SE • 1 star
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