Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
5,730 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,079 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$591 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 13 35
Feb 8 12 36
Mar 9 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 15 0 46
Nov 13 6 39
Dec 12 10 36

Hazards

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 (51%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 2, AK
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Schools

Klawock City School
9 miles, S • 2.8 star
Naukati School
13 miles, N • 3.2 star
Craig High School
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
PACE Correspondence
14 miles, S • 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
195 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
651 miles, SE • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
655 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
656 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
62 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
61 miles, SE • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
63 miles, NE • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
78 miles, NE • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
126 miles, N • 1 star