State House District 3, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
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
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
17,763 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,817 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$438,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$766 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,292 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 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 6 31 26
Feb 4 22 28
Mar 4 17 33
Apr 2 3 40
May 3 0 48
Jun 3 0 54
Jul 4 0 56
Aug 5 0 55
Sep 9 0 49
Oct 9 2 41
Nov 6 19 32
Dec 7 24 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 8%

Schools

Haines Elementary
10 miles, NE 3.2 star
Haines Home School
10 miles, NE 3.2 star
Haines High School
10 miles, NE 4.1 star
Klukwan School
24 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
60 miles, S 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
489 miles, NW 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
509 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
66 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Gustavus Airport
47 miles, SW 1 star
Juneau International Airport
63 miles, S 1.4 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
142 miles, S 1 star
Yakutat Airport
147 miles, NW 1 star