Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
5,271 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,642 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$395 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$585 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.4% 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 1 11 -4
Feb 0 9 0
Mar 0 6 9
Apr 0 4 27
May 1 1 44
Jun 2 0 56
Jul 2 0 59
Aug 2 0 52
Sep 1 1 42
Oct 1 10 22
Nov 1 12 4
Dec 1 12 -1

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Maudrey J Sommer School
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
Gladys Dart School
38 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Rampart School
41 miles, E • 3.2 star
Minto School
66 miles, SE • 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
115 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
294 miles, S • 2.3 star
Alaska Pacific University
294 miles, S • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
118 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
273 miles, S • 3.2 star

Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
115 miles, SE • 1 star
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
325 miles, NW • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
343 miles, NE • 1 star