Takotna, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
67 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
6 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$385 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$403 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
14.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
8
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

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 22 7
Feb 1 17 11
Mar 1 13 17
Apr 1 8 29
May 1 1 43
Jun 2 0 53
Jul 3 0 56
Aug 3 0 53
Sep 3 1 43
Oct 2 11 27
Nov 2 22 13
Dec 2 27 9

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.

Liberal (76%) (17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District R, AK State House District 36, AK
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Schools

Takotna Community School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
McGrath School
15 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Top of the Kuskokwim School
54 miles, E • 3.2 star
Gusty Michael School
84 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alaska Career College
237 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
237 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
238 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

North Star Hospital
236 miles, SE
Alaska Regional Hospital
236 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
237 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bethel Airport
241 miles, W • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
280 miles, E • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
284 miles, SW • 1 star
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