Wrangell City and Borough, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,106 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,545 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$289,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$538 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$775 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 13 14 34
Feb 9 12 35
Mar 10 9 37
Apr 7 1 42
May 7 0 48
Jun 5 0 54
Jul 6 0 57
Aug 9 0 57
Sep 15 0 52
Oct 18 0 45
Nov 14 6 38
Dec 14 10 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 1, AK
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Schools

Evergreen Elementary
24 miles, N • 4.1 star
Stikine Middle School
24 miles, N • 2.8 star
Wrangell High School
24 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
181 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
645 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
648 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
649 miles, S • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Airports

Wrangell Airport
25 miles, N • 1 star
Ketchikan International Airport
58 miles, S • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
140 miles, NW • 1 star