Whitestone, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
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
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
16 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,838 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
50.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$268,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,193 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 7 -4
Feb 0 6 2
Mar 0 4 12
Apr 0 2 31
May 1 1 47
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 3 0 59
Aug 2 0 53
Sep 1 2 42
Oct 1 10 23
Nov 1 10 4
Dec 0 9 -1

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 9%

Schools

Delta Junction Senior High School
10 miles, S 2.8 star
Delta Junction Junior High School
10 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
75 miles, NW 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
239 miles, SW 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
239 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
72 miles, NW 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
208 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
74 miles, NW 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
253 miles, S 1 star
Yakutat Airport
380 miles, S 1 star