Point Lay, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 1/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
288 332.4M (US)
Median Age
18.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Slope Borough
9
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

North Slope Borough
2
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 -12
Feb 0 5 -12
Mar 0 3 -10
Apr 0 4 6
May 0 2 27
Jun 1 0 44
Jul 1 0 49
Aug 1 0 46
Sep 1 3 37
Oct 1 9 18
Nov 0 7 1
Dec 0 6 -7

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District T, AK State House District 40, AK
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Schools

Kali School
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Alak School
90 miles, E • 1.9 star
Tikigaq School
136 miles, W • 1.4 star
Meade River School
137 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Ilisagvik College
179 miles, E • 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
521 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
695 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
524 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
197 miles, S • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
341 miles, E • 1 star
Nome Airport
368 miles, SW • 1 star
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