State House District 37, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car 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
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
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
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 10%

Schools

Colleges

University of Maine at Fort Kent
4,490 miles, NE 1.9 star
Northern Maine Community College
4,536 miles, NE 1.4 star
University of Maine at Presque Isle
4,538 miles, NE 1.4 star
White Mountains Community College
4,558 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Northern Maine Medical Center
4,489 miles, NE 5 star
Cary Medical Center
4,527 miles, NE 3.2 star
Ar Gould Hospital
4,538 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Chippewa County International Airport
4,030 miles, E 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
4,119 miles, E 1 star
MBS International Airport
4,176 miles, E 1 star
Bishop International Airport
4,216 miles, E 1.4 star