Yakutat City and Borough, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
506 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$185,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,034 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.2% 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 6 35 26
Feb 6 29 27
Mar 6 31 32
Apr 5 6 39
May 4 0 47
Jun 4 0 53
Jul 4 0 55
Aug 8 0 55
Sep 12 0 49
Oct 12 4 41
Nov 8 22 31
Dec 9 35 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 2, AK
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Schools

Yakutat School
40 miles, S • 2.8 star
LEAD Correspondence
40 miles, S • 3.2 star
Klukwan School
163 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Haines Elementary
182 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
233 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
311 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
328 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
241 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Yakutat Airport
44 miles, S • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
176 miles, NW • 1 star
Gustavus Airport
200 miles, SE • 1 star
Juneau International Airport
236 miles, SE • 1.4 star