State House District 5, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
18,126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,634 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$362,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$626 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,330 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.6% 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 4 16 22
Feb 4 12 24
Mar 3 11 27
Apr 3 5 35
May 3 0 44
Jun 3 0 51
Jul 3 0 55
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 5 0 48
Oct 5 4 36
Nov 4 12 27
Dec 5 18 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 9%

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Congressional District, AK State Senate District C, AK
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Schools

Tatitlek Community School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Hermon Hutchens Elementary
31 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Valdez Home School
31 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Valdez High School
31 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
102 miles, W • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
108 miles, NW • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
109 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
102 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
45 miles, SE • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
257 miles, SE • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
285 miles, N • 1 star
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