Willow, AK
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
3/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
1,769
332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
25.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$74,669
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4%
88% (US)
Average Commute
55 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$285,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,045
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.3%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1
Anchorage Metro Area
7
Alaska
6
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1
Anchorage Metro Area
7
Alaska
5
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Feb | 1 | 10 | 17 |
| Mar | 1 | 7 | 24 |
| Apr | 0 | 2 | 35 |
| May | 1 | 0 | 47 |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 58 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 55 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 46 |
| Oct | 2 | 7 | 32 |
| Nov | 1 | 13 | 17 |
| Dec | 1 | 16 | 13 |
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 (37%) (56%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 57%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District, AK State Senate District O, AK State House District 30, AKSchools
Willow Elementary
17 miles, W
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4.1
Meadow Lakes Elementary
19 miles, SW
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1.9
Twindly Bridge Charter School
20 miles, S
•
3.2
John Shaw Elementary
20 miles, S
•
3.7
Colleges
Alaska Bible College
26 miles, S
Alaska Pacific University
48 miles, SW
•
1.9
University of Alaska Anchorage
49 miles, SW
•
2.3
Alaska Career College
49 miles, SW
•
1.4
Hospitals
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
25 miles, S
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3.2
Alaska Regional Hospital
47 miles, SW
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4.1
North Star Hospital
47 miles, SW
Airports
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
51 miles, SW
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2.3
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
168 miles, SE
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1
Fairbanks International Airport
210 miles, NE
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1
Kodiak Airport
303 miles, SW
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1