State House District 1, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
17,699 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,703 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$634 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,097 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 12 13 35
Feb 8 12 36
Mar 9 9 38
Apr 6 1 42
May 6 0 48
Jun 4 0 54
Jul 5 0 57
Aug 8 0 57
Sep 12 0 52
Oct 16 0 45
Nov 13 6 38
Dec 12 10 35

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK
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Schools

Point Higgins School
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
Ketchikan Charter School
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
225 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
601 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
604 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
605 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
25 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
25 miles, SW • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
69 miles, N • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
180 miles, NW • 1 star
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