Port Heiden, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
73 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$667 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake and Peninsula Borough
6
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

Lake and Peninsula Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 19
Feb 2 12 21
Mar 1 10 26
Apr 1 4 35
May 1 0 44
Jun 1 0 51
Jul 2 0 55
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 4 0 47
Oct 3 5 35
Nov 3 13 25
Dec 3 18 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 11%

Schools

Meshik School
4 miles, SW 3.2 star
Chignik Lagoon School
45 miles, S 3.2 star
Chignik Bay School
47 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
394 miles, E 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
425 miles, NE 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
426 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
288 miles, N 3.2 star
South Peninsula Hospital
316 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

King Salmon Airport
138 miles, NE 1 star
Dillingham Airport
144 miles, NE 1 star
Kodiak Airport
233 miles, E 1 star
Bethel Airport
288 miles, N 1 star