State House District 2, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
17,914 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$357,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$584 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$980 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 20 33
Feb 8 16 34
Mar 9 13 36
Apr 6 2 41
May 5 0 48
Jun 4 0 53
Jul 4 0 56
Aug 7 0 56
Sep 13 0 51
Oct 16 0 44
Nov 13 9 37
Dec 12 14 33

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 9%

Schools

Pelican School
29 miles, N
Hoonah City School
33 miles, NE 3.2 star
Hoonah Jr/Sr High School
33 miles, NE 2.8 star
Angoon School
43 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
64 miles, NE 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
518 miles, NW 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
551 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
65 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
44 miles, S 1 star
Gustavus Airport
54 miles, N 1 star
Juneau International Airport
64 miles, NE 1.4 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
118 miles, SE 1 star