State House District 37, AK
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
directions_run
Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
17,437
332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$78,611
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$191,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$943
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.4%
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 | 3 | 16 | 22 |
| Feb | 2 | 13 | 23 |
| Mar | 2 | 11 | 27 |
| Apr | 2 | 5 | 34 |
| May | 2 | 0 | 42 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 49 |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 53 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 48 |
| Oct | 4 | 2 | 37 |
| Nov | 4 | 10 | 29 |
| Dec | 4 | 17 | 24 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (50%) (43%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 39%Schools
Colleges
University of Maine at Fort Kent
4,490 miles, NE
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1.9
Northern Maine Community College
4,536 miles, NE
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1.4
University of Maine at Presque Isle
4,538 miles, NE
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1.4
White Mountains Community College
4,558 miles, E
•
1.9
Hospitals
Northern Maine Medical Center
4,489 miles, NE
•
5
Cary Medical Center
4,527 miles, NE
•
3.2
Ar Gould Hospital
4,538 miles, NE
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2.3
Charles a Dean Memorial Hospital
4,555 miles, E
Airports
Chippewa County International Airport
4,030 miles, E
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1
Alpena County Regional Airport
4,119 miles, E
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1
MBS International Airport
4,176 miles, E
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1
Bishop International Airport
4,216 miles, E
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1.4