Shageluk, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 8/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Bike-Friendly. Biking is convenient and safe for most trips, with good infrastructure and reasonable access to key destinations.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
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
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
36 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
41.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$89,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$385 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$405 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
8
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

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 22 7
Feb 1 17 11
Mar 1 13 17
Apr 1 8 30
May 1 1 43
Jun 2 0 53
Jul 3 0 57
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 3 1 43
Oct 2 11 27
Nov 2 22 13
Dec 2 27 9

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.

Liberal (76%) (17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District R, AK State House District 36, AK
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Schools

Innoko River School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Blackwell School
20 miles, W • 3.2 star
David Louis Memorial School
23 miles, N • 1.9 star
Holy Cross School
33 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Alaska Career College
331 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
332 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
332 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
149 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bethel Airport
150 miles, SW • 1 star
Nome Airport
222 miles, NW • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
252 miles, S • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
292 miles, S • 1 star
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