Port Alexander, 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 9/10
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
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
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
26 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$374 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$578 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
15.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
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

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 14 35
Feb 7 11 36
Mar 8 9 38
Apr 5 1 43
May 5 0 47
Jun 4 0 54
Jul 5 0 57
Aug 7 0 57
Sep 11 0 52
Oct 14 0 46
Nov 11 5 39
Dec 11 10 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 8%

Schools

Port Alexander School
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Kake Elementary & High School
58 miles, NE 2.8 star
Whale Pass School
59 miles, SE 3.2 star
Naukati School
62 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
148 miles, NE 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
600 miles, NW 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
640 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
130 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
62 miles, N 1 star
Wrangell Airport
89 miles, E 1 star
Ketchikan International Airport
130 miles, SE 1 star