State House District 40, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
18,502 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,359 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$517 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,038 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.7% 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 0 8 -9
Feb 0 8 -8
Mar 0 5 -4
Apr 0 4 10
May 0 1 31
Jun 1 0 46
Jul 1 0 51
Aug 1 0 47
Sep 1 1 37
Oct 1 8 19
Nov 0 9 2
Dec 0 9 -4

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 9%

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Congressional District, AK State Senate District T, AK
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Schools

Meade River School
110 miles, N • 2.3 star
Nunamiut School
131 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Ambler School
132 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Kobuk School
140 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Ilisagvik College
166 miles, N • 1 star
University of Alaska Fairbanks
365 miles, S • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
568 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
368 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Deadhorse Airport
212 miles, E • 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
213 miles, W • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
367 miles, S • 1 star
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