Denali Borough, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
2,029 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,935 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$262,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$875 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.9% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (44%) Conservative

Climate

Subarctic climate. Long severe winters and short cool summers typical of high-latitude interiors. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 0
Feb 0 7 4
Mar 0 5 13
Apr 0 3 29
May 1 2 44
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 3 0 58
Aug 3 0 52
Sep 2 2 42
Oct 1 11 24
Nov 1 11 7
Dec 1 12 3

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Denali PEAK
34 miles, E · 2.8star
Tri-Valley School
34 miles, E · 3.7star
Cantwell School
40 miles, SE
Anderson School
52 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
105 miles, NE · 1.9star
Alaska Pacific University
172 miles, S · 1.9star
University of Alaska Anchorage
172 miles, S · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
105 miles, NE · 4.1star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
149 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
102 miles, NE · 1star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
265 miles, S · 1star
King Salmon Airport
410 miles, SW · 1star
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