Tanacross, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
173 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,472 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$99,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$433 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$425 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
5
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

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 -8
Feb 0 5 -1
Mar 0 4 10
Apr 0 2 31
May 1 1 46
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 3 0 59
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 1 2 42
Oct 1 9 21
Nov 1 9 2
Dec 1 7 -5

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Tanacross School
5 miles, E • 3.2 star
Alaska REACH Academy
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Tok School
16 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Dot Lake School
29 miles, N
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
168 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
251 miles, W • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
252 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
165 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
167 miles, NW • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
206 miles, SW • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
293 miles, S • 1 star
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