Upper Kalskag, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
232 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$225 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$655 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bethel Census Area
7
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

Bethel Census Area
1
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 23 13
Feb 2 17 17
Mar 1 15 22
Apr 1 7 33
May 1 1 44
Jun 2 0 52
Jul 2 0 56
Aug 3 0 55
Sep 4 0 47
Oct 3 6 33
Nov 2 21 20
Dec 3 27 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 69% of residents leaning left and 23% leaning right.

Liberal (70%) (23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District S, AK State House District 37, AK
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Schools

George Morgan Sr HS
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Zackar Levi Elementary
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Aniak Jr/Sr High School
26 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Alaska Career College
348 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
349 miles, E • 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
350 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
71 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Central Peninsula General Hospital
318 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bethel Airport
72 miles, SW • 1 star
Dillingham Airport
184 miles, S • 1 star
King Salmon Airport
235 miles, S • 1 star
Nome Airport
260 miles, N • 1 star
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