Willow Creek, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
71.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$452,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$832 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Copper River 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

Copper River Census Area
3
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 5
Feb 1 11 11
Mar 1 10 19
Apr 0 4 34
May 1 1 46
Jun 1 0 55
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 3 0 54
Sep 2 1 45
Oct 2 8 29
Nov 1 14 12
Dec 1 17 8

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District R, AK State House District 36, AK
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Schools

Kenny Lake School
10 miles, S • 3.7 star
Glennallen Elementary
22 miles, N • 2.3 star
Glennallen Jr/Sr High School
22 miles, N • 2.3 star
Upstream Learning Correspondence
22 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Alaska Pacific University
158 miles, W • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
159 miles, W • 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
160 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
134 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
93 miles, SW • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
222 miles, N • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
247 miles, SE • 1 star
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