State House District 27, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
18,985 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,272 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$318,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$594 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,068 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.8% 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 1 10 15
Feb 1 9 19
Mar 1 7 26
Apr 0 2 37
May 1 0 48
Jun 1 0 55
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 2 0 56
Sep 2 0 47
Oct 2 5 34
Nov 1 11 20
Dec 1 14 17

Hazards

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 53%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 10%

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Schools

Tanaina Elementary
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Burchell High School
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Twindly Bridge Charter School
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Meadow Lakes Elementary
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Alaska Pacific University
30 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
31 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
32 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Alaska Regional Hospital
30 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
156 miles, SE • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
227 miles, NE • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
286 miles, SW • 1 star
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