Port Protection, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
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
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
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
18 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,844 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$374 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$578 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 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 12 36
Mar 8 9 38
Apr 6 1 43
May 5 0 48
Jun 4 0 54
Jul 5 0 57
Aug 7 0 57
Sep 12 0 52
Oct 14 0 45
Nov 12 6 38
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

Whale Pass School
24 miles, SE 3.2 star
Naukati School
36 miles, S 3.2 star
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
37 miles, SE 3.2 star
Port Alexander School
40 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
147 miles, N 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
694 miles, SE 1 star
Whatcom Community College
698 miles, SE 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
699 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
101 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
41 miles, NE 1 star
Wrangell Airport
48 miles, E 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
83 miles, NW 1 star
Ketchikan International Airport
100 miles, SE 1 star