Saxman, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
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
354 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,808 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$284,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$622 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ketchikan Gateway Borough
3
Ketchikan Urban Area
3
Alaska
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ketchikan Gateway Borough
6
Ketchikan Urban Area
6
Alaska
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 12 14 36
Feb 9 12 37
Mar 10 9 39
Apr 7 1 43
May 6 0 49
Jun 5 0 54
Jul 5 0 58
Aug 8 0 58
Sep 12 0 53
Oct 16 0 46
Nov 14 6 39
Dec 13 10 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 1, AK
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Schools

Fawn Mountain Elementary
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Schoenbar Middle School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Ketchikan Charter School
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
241 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
590 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
593 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
594 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
5 miles, NW • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
86 miles, N • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
115 miles, N • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
188 miles, NW • 1 star
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