Red Dog Mine, 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 2/10
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$481 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Arctic 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

Northwest Arctic Borough
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 -6
Feb 1 10 -3
Mar 0 7 1
Apr 0 5 16
May 1 1 36
Jun 1 0 49
Jul 2 0 54
Aug 2 0 50
Sep 2 1 40
Oct 1 8 22
Nov 1 11 6
Dec 1 12 -1

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Napaaqtugmiut School
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
McQueen School
49 miles, W • 1.9 star
Kotzebue Middle/High School
81 miles, S • 1.9 star
NWABSD Home School
81 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Ilisagvik College
269 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
469 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
610 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
472 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
82 miles, S • 1 star
Nome Airport
256 miles, SW • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
383 miles, E • 1 star
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