Tenakee Springs, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
172 332.4M (US)
Median Age
65.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$307,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$302 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$388 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hoonah-Angoon 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

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 13 20 33
Feb 9 17 35
Mar 10 14 37
Apr 7 2 41
May 6 0 48
Jun 4 0 53
Jul 5 0 56
Aug 8 0 56
Sep 14 0 52
Oct 19 1 45
Nov 14 10 37
Dec 14 14 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 9%

Schools

Hoonah City School
25 miles, N 3.2 star
Hoonah Jr/Sr High School
25 miles, N 2.8 star
Angoon School
29 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
45 miles, NE 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
533 miles, NW 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
564 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
44 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Juneau International Airport
44 miles, NE 1.4 star
Gustavus Airport
49 miles, N 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
52 miles, SW 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
106 miles, SE 1 star