State Senate District P, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
35,902 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,278 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$258,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$776 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,352 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.5% 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 10 -6
Feb 0 7 0
Mar 0 5 12
Apr 0 2 32
May 1 1 48
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 2 0 61
Aug 2 0 55
Sep 1 1 44
Oct 1 11 24
Nov 1 12 2
Dec 1 11 -3

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 13%

Schools

Ticasuk Brown Elementary
2 miles, SE 1.9 star
Tanana Middle School
2 miles, NW 1.9 star
Ladd Elementary
2 miles, NW 3.2 star
Arctic Light Elementary
2 miles, NW 2.3 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
7 miles, NW 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
260 miles, SW 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
261 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NW 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
231 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
7 miles, W 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
307 miles, S 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
372 miles, N 1 star