State Senate District L, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
34,873 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$132,475 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$420,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$909 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,464 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.2% 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 13 15
Feb 1 12 19
Mar 1 10 25
Apr 0 4 36
May 1 0 47
Jun 1 0 54
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 3 0 55
Sep 3 0 47
Oct 2 8 33
Nov 1 14 20
Dec 1 19 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (40%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 10%

Schools

Mirror Lake Middle School
16 miles, NW 2.8 star
Ravenwood Elementary
16 miles, NW 4.1 star
Chugiak Elementary
16 miles, NW 3.2 star
Butte Elementary
16 miles, NE 3.2 star

Colleges

Alaska Pacific University
27 miles, W 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
28 miles, W 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
29 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
20 miles, N 3.2 star
Alaska Native Medical Center
27 miles, W 2.3 star
Providence Alaska Medical Center
28 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
132 miles, SE 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
246 miles, NE 1 star
Kodiak Airport
274 miles, SW 1 star