Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
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
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
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
6,936 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,223 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$262,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$395 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,097 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.8% 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 0 6 -5
Feb 0 5 1
Mar 0 4 12
Apr 0 2 30
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 3 0 59
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 1 2 41
Oct 1 9 22
Nov 1 9 3
Dec 0 8 -2

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Dot Lake School
29 miles, W
Tanacross School
34 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Alaska REACH Academy
38 miles, S • 3.2 star
Tok School
38 miles, S • 1.9 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
154 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
279 miles, W • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
280 miles, W • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
151 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
154 miles, NW • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
244 miles, SW • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
323 miles, S • 1 star