Tatitlek, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
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
23 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$668 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$938 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
6.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chugach Census Area
4
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

Chugach Census Area
2
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 14
Feb 2 18 19
Mar 2 18 24
Apr 1 7 34
May 1 1 45
Jun 1 0 53
Jul 2 0 56
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 3 0 46
Oct 3 9 33
Nov 2 20 20
Dec 2 28 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (41%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 8%

Schools

Tatitlek Community School
2 miles, SW 3.2 star
Hermon Hutchens Elementary
19 miles, NE 3.2 star
Valdez Home School
19 miles, NE 3.2 star
Valdez High School
20 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Alaska Pacific University
107 miles, NW 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
108 miles, NW 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
108 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
98 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
49 miles, SE 1 star
Yakutat Airport
259 miles, SE 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
274 miles, N 1 star