Slana, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
88 332.4M (US)
Median Age
73.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$285,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$790 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$450 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
7.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Copper River Census Area
4
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

Copper River Census Area
3
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 -7
Feb 0 5 0
Mar 0 4 12
Apr 0 3 31
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 3 0 59
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 1 2 42
Oct 1 9 23
Nov 1 9 3
Dec 1 8 -4

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Slana School
14 miles, NW
Mentasta Lake School
25 miles, N • 1.9 star
Tetlin School
47 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Alaska REACH Academy
52 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
205 miles, N • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
228 miles, W • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
229 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
201 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
160 miles, SW • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
204 miles, N • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
249 miles, S • 1 star
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