State Senate District R, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
37,003 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,279 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$250,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,032 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.3% 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 0 9 -5
Feb 0 7 1
Mar 0 5 12
Apr 0 3 30
May 1 1 47
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 2 0 60
Aug 2 0 54
Sep 1 1 43
Oct 1 10 23
Nov 1 11 3
Dec 0 11 -2

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 48% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 13%

Schools

Minto School
21 miles, E 2.8 star
Gladys Dart School
22 miles, NW 3.2 star
CyberLynx Correspondence Program
36 miles, S 2.8 star
Nenana City School
36 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
61 miles, SE 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
260 miles, S 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
260 miles, S 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
64 miles, SE 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
236 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
61 miles, SE 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
339 miles, S 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
364 miles, NE 1 star