State Senate District A, AK
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
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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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- 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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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
35,613
332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
26.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$82,245
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2%
88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$353,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$610
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,030
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.1%
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 | 12 | 17 | 34 |
| Feb | 8 | 14 | 35 |
| Mar | 9 | 11 | 37 |
| Apr | 6 | 1 | 42 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 48 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 57 |
| Aug | 7 | 0 | 57 |
| Sep | 12 | 0 | 52 |
| Oct | 16 | 0 | 45 |
| Nov | 13 | 8 | 37 |
| Dec | 12 | 12 | 34 |
Hazards
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (51%) (42%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 38%Schools
Angoon School
14 miles, NW
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2.3
Chatham Correspondence
14 miles, NW
Kake Elementary & High School
30 miles, S
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2.8
Baranof Elementary
45 miles, W
Colleges
University of Alaska Southeast
71 miles, N
•
1.9
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
574 miles, NW
•
1.9
Alaska Bible College
594 miles, NW
Alaska Pacific University
606 miles, NW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
46 miles, W
Petersburg Medical Center
63 miles, SE
Bartlett Regional Hospital
66 miles, N
•
4.1
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
95 miles, SE
Airports
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
46 miles, W
•
1
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
64 miles, SE
•
1
Juneau International Airport
68 miles, N
•
1.4
Gustavus Airport
89 miles, N
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1