State House District 9, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
17,450 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$160,717 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$579,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,047 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,037 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.3% 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 1 23 17
Feb 1 20 20
Mar 1 20 25
Apr 1 7 34
May 1 1 45
Jun 1 0 52
Jul 2 0 56
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 3 0 46
Oct 2 9 33
Nov 2 21 21
Dec 2 32 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 7%

Schools

Girdwood School
8 miles, NW 4.1 star
Whittier Community School
15 miles, S 3.2 star
Hope School
25 miles, W 3.2 star
Bear Valley Elementary
30 miles, NW 4.1 star

Colleges

Alaska Pacific University
35 miles, NW 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
35 miles, NW 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
36 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Alaska Native Medical Center
34 miles, NW 2.3 star
Providence Alaska Medical Center
35 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
119 miles, SE 1 star
Kodiak Airport
256 miles, SW 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
268 miles, NE 1 star