Thorne Bay, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
475 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$573 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
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

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 13 14 36
Feb 9 12 37
Mar 10 9 39
Apr 7 1 43
May 6 0 49
Jun 4 0 53
Jul 5 0 58
Aug 8 0 58
Sep 12 0 53
Oct 16 0 46
Nov 14 6 39
Dec 12 10 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 2, AK
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Schools

Thorne Bay School
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hollis School
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
204 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
633 miles, SE • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
636 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
637 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
40 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ketchikan International Airport
39 miles, SE • 1 star
Wrangell Airport
57 miles, NE • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
144 miles, NW • 1 star
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